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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Pearl

Hi,

I'm wondering whether you can use the word pearl to describe a thing that you consider exceptionally good, e.g. a film. Would it be correct to say "This film is a pearl"?

Bet regards
Beni
  

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"Pearl" is OK. "Jewel" is usual in that vein. "Gem", too, but it is often used ironically.

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  • "Pearl" is OK.
  • "Jewel" is usual in that vein.
  • "Gem", too, but it is often used ironically.
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"Pearl" is OK. "Jewel" is usual in that vein. "Gem", too, but it is often used ironically.
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This film is a gem. Emotion: yes
This film is a jewel.
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