gemmy

American  

[jem-ee] / ˈdʒɛm i /

adjective

gemmier, gemmiest

1. having gems; set with gems.

2. like a gem, especially in being bright, glittering, or sparkling.

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Other Word Forms

• gemminess
  noun
• gemmily
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of gemmy

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

Example Sentences

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gemmy

A gemmy, translucent, Sapphire cluster with thin hexagonal plates comprising a very sculptural specimen.

From Scientific American ● Apr. 14, 2012

A gemmy splendour fills the town, And robes her in a spangled gown Through which no sorry wound may show.

From Nights in London by Burke, Thomas

The gemmy bridle glitter'd free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the Golden Galaxy.

From Practice Book by Powers, Leland

The rich winter twilight was purpling over the white world as they drove down the lane under the over-arching wild cherry trees that glittered with gemmy hoar-frost.

From Further Chronicles of Avonlea by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

Would we know the truth, the gemmy walks of knowledge, the flowery bowers of inward and joyous life, the teachings of nature, revelation, the Son and the Father?

From Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women On the Various Duties of Life, Physical, Intellectual, And Moral Development; Self-Culture, Improvement, Dress, Beauty, Fashion, Employment, Education, The Home Relations, Their Duties To Young Men, Marriage, Womanhood And Happiness. by Weaver, George Sumner