What is another word for Gemmiferous?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɛmˈɪfəɹəs] (IPA)

Gemmiferous is an uncommon word that means "bearing gems or precious stones." Synonyms for gemmiferous include gem-encrusted, studded with gems, bejeweled, bedecked with jewels, and embellished with gemstones. Other synonymous words include adorned with gemstones, jeweled, ornamented with gems, and decked with jewels. Gemmiferous can also be replaced with jewel-like, which denotes something that is small and precious, sparkly, and brilliant. If you are looking for a unique and sophisticated word to describe something that is adorned with precious stones, then the word "gemmiferous" can be used interchangeably with any of these synonyms.

What are the hypernyms for Gemmiferous?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    rocks, mineral formation, natural formation.

Usage examples for Gemmiferous

But from the centre of the great basin, or rather bowl, which forms the mine, there ran up two wires to the high mound erected on the circumference, on which continually two iron cages were travelling up and down, coming back empty, but going up laden with Gemmiferous dirt.
"An Old Man's Love"
Anthony Trollope

Word of the Day

inconstructible
The word "inconstructible" suggests that something is impossible to construct or build. Its antonyms, therefore, would be words that imply the opposite. For example, "constructible...