gemmy

[ jem-ee ]

adjective

, gem·mi·er, gem·mi·est.

1. having gems; set with gems.
2. like a gem, especially in being bright, glittering, or sparkling.

Other Words From

• gemmi·ly adverb
• gemmi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gemmy¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See gem, -y ¹

Example Sentences

His draughtsmanship displays an agreeable stateliness; his colouring a graceful gemmy brightness and a glow of sunny gold.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a very noble quality of green—sappy and gemmy—like some of Titian's or Giorgione's—in the stuffs they use.

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His draughtsmanship displays an agreeable sketchiness; his colouring a graceful gemmy brightness and a glow of sunny gold.

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They have olive skins, black curly hair, flashing eyes, and fingers that dance with gemmy rings.

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