jewel-tone
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Of a deep colour reminiscent of a gemstone.
Example Sentences
- "Create an atmosphere of luxury in your rooms by opting for a jewel-tone color scheme and polished surfaces."
- "Class reunion: jewel-tone dress or pantsuit in the latest style, fantastic looking shoes and handbag, and minimal jewelry (you don't want to look like you're trying too hard)"
- "What I do enjoy, however, is the layering of cultures, styles, and eras to give a dimension and texture to a space. A carved wooden chest from Zanzibar, a jewel-tone swath of silk from Thailand, or a stone sculpture from an Italian workshop—each tells a story; […]"
Inflected Forms
more jewel-tone (comparative)
most jewel-tone (superlative)