Bijou
noun
Something small, delicate, and highly valued, usually a piece of jewelry or an ornament.
Her grandmother's diamond ring is a real bijou.
Often appears as...
- bijou jewelry
- little bijou
adjective
Small and elegant or stylish.
She lives in a bijou apartment in the city centre.
Often appears as...
- bijou residence
- bijou cottage
noun
Something small, delicate, and highly valued, usually a piece of jewelry or an ornament.
Her grandmother's diamond ring is a real bijou.
Often appears as...
- bijou jewelry
- little bijou
adjective
Small and elegant or stylish.
She lives in a bijou apartment in the city centre.
Often appears as...
- bijou residence
- bijou cottage
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Value Implied
When used to describe items, 'bijou' suggests they are treasured, not just their size.
The jeweler showcased several bijous in the display case.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Items
Items called 'bijou' are often saved for special occasions, not everyday use.
She wore her bijou necklace only at gala events.
Pro Tip 3/3Affectionate Tone
Using 'bijou' can convey affection or admiration for the small item in question.
This bijou of a music box plays a lovely tune.
Pro Tip 1/3Value Implied
When used to describe items, 'bijou' suggests they are treasured, not just their size.
The jeweler showcased several bijous in the display case.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Items
Items called 'bijou' are often saved for special occasions, not everyday use.
She wore her bijou necklace only at gala events.
Pro Tip 3/3Affectionate Tone
Using 'bijou' can convey affection or admiration for the small item in question.
This bijou of a music box plays a lovely tune.
Pro Tip 1/3Value Implied
When used to describe items, 'bijou' suggests they are treasured, not just their size.
The jeweler showcased several bijous in the display case.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Items
Items called 'bijou' are often saved for special occasions, not everyday use.
She wore her bijou necklace only at gala events.
Pro Tip 3/3Affectionate Tone
Using 'bijou' can convey affection or admiration for the small item in question.
This bijou of a music box plays a lovely tune.
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Video examples
Paola Antonelli:...
Even this chair that you have to open up and then sit on so that it takes your imprint, all the way to this beautiful series of objects that are considered design by Ana Mir in Barcelona. From this kind of bijou made with human hair to these chocolate nipples
Video examples
Paola Antonelli:...
Even this chair that you have to open up and then sit on so that it takes your imprint, all the way to this beautiful series of objects that are considered design by Ana Mir in Barcelona. From this kind of bijou made with human hair to these chocolate nipples
Example 1 of 1
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