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Antonyms for jewelry
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : joo-uh l-ree, jool-ree |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒu əl ri, ˈdʒul ri |
Definition of jewelry
Origin :- late 14c., juelrye "precious ornaments, jewel work," from Old French juelerye, from jouel (see jewel). In modern use it can be analyzed as jewel + -ery or jeweler + -y (1). Also jewellery.
- The longer is the commercial & popular form, the shorter the rhetorical & poetic. [Fowler]
- noun precious stones, metals worn as decoration
- It was the most expensive piece of jewelry Grace had ever owned.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- Every woman has money of her own, and spends it for jewelry.
- Extract from : « The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ » by Nicolas Notovitch
- He had made a mistake in not turning to the left, now he recollected that the jewelry was to the left.
- Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
- An examination of Miss Ford's stock of jewelry produced no better results.
- Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
- It is a great place for jewelry and the champion emporium for buttons.
- Extract from : « England, Picturesque and Descriptive » by Joel Cook
- "What a passion the little woman seems to have for jewelry," remarked the other.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 » by Various
- "I'm very, very glad for your sake, Dave," said the wife of the jewelry manufacturer.
- Extract from : « Dave Porter At Bear Camp » by Edward Stratemeyer
- Well, he has stolen Mr. John's pocketbook and some jewelry belonging to him.
- Extract from : « The Cash Boy » by Horatio Alger Jr.
- I've got to give that jewelry back to the silly thing first; then we'll see.
- Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford
- Suppose this case: A manufacturer of jewelry reasons as you do.
- Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 » by Various
Synonyms for jewelry
- adornment
- anklet
- band
- bangle
- bauble
- beads
- bijou
- bracelet
- brass
- brooch
- cameo
- chain
- charm
- choker
- costume
- cross
- crown
- diamonds
- earring
- finery
- frippery
- gem
- glass
- gold
- ice
- jewel
- junk
- knickknack
- lavaliere
- locket
- necklace
- ornament
- pendant
- pin
- regalia
- ring
- rock
- rosary
- silver
- solitaire
- sparkler
- stickpin
- stone
- tiara
- tie pin
- treasure
- trinket
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