What does gemmed mean?
Gemmed means Adorned with, or as with, gems..
Gemmed
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Adorned with, or as with, gems..
Definitions by Sense
- Adorned with, or as with, gems.
- simple past and past participle of gem
Example Sentences
After dark it was a beautiful sight to look down on our rudders, from which rushed eddying streams of phosphoric light gemmed with whirling sparks of fire. It resembled (more nearly than anything else to which I can compare it) one of the large irregular nebulous star-clusters seen through a good telescope, with the additional attraction of ever-changing form and dancing motion.
The linkage of northern and southern Christian concerns is evident in the oldest surviving great golden and gemmed altar frontal with historiated narratives in Sant'Ambrogio in Milan, commissioned between 824 and 859 in an area fairly recently absorbed into Carolingian control
Synonyms for gemmed
Antonyms for gemmed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more gemmed
- most gemmed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gemmed?
Common synonyms include adorned, spangled, decorated, sequined.
What is the opposite of gemmed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gemmed in a sentence?
After dark it was a beautiful sight to look down on our rudders, from which rushed eddying streams of phosphoric light gemmed with whirling sparks of fire. It resembled (more nearly than anything else to which I can compare it) one of the large irregular nebulous star-clusters seen through a good telescope, with the additional attraction of ever-changing form and dancing motion.
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