Jade — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈjād/

Meaning & Definition of Jade

Jade (noun)

  1. either of two tough compact typically green gemstones that take a high polish:
  2. jadeite
  3. nephrite
  4. a broken-down, vicious, or worthless horse
  5. a disreputable woman
  6. a flirtatious girl

Jade (verb)

  1. to become weary or dulled
  2. to wear out by overwork or abuse
  3. to tire or dull through repetition or excess

Jade (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous

    "a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover"

    similar: bore, tire, weary, put to sleep
    related: pall, burn out, do in, drain, enervate, exhaust, fag, fatigue, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, debilitate, disable, enfeeble, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit
    opposite: absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip, interest, intrigue
    near: activate, animate, energize, enliven, excite, galvanize, invigorate, stimulate, strengthen, vitalize, amuse, entertain, allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, hypnotize, mesmerize, monopolize, preoccupy, busy, immerse, involve, occupy, pump up, rally, rouse, stir

Jade (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in skate, cob

    similar: cob, dobbin, plug, skate, equine, nag, steed, equid, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, bronco, mustang, pony, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel

  2. as in coquette, soubrette

    similar: coquette, soubrette, coquet, vamp, flirt, flirter, wanton

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jade

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jade:

bore, tire, weary, put to sleep, cob, dobbin, plug, skate, equine, nag, steed, equid, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, bronco, mustang, pony, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, bay, black, buckskin

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jade

Words with the opposite meaning of Jade:

absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip, interest, intrigue

Related Words for Jade

pall, burn out, do in, drain, enervate, exhaust, fag, fatigue, tucker (out), wash out, wear, wear out, debilitate, disable, enfeeble, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Near Antonyms of Jade

activate, animate, energize, enliven, excite, galvanize, invigorate, stimulate, strengthen, vitalize, amuse, entertain, allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, hypnotize, mesmerize, monopolize, preoccupy, immerse, involve, occupy, pump up, rally, rouse, stir

Word Forms of Jade

Inflections: jaded, jading

Origin & Etymology of Jade

borrowed from French jade, jadde, earlier éjade (with l'ejade taken as *le jade), borrowed from Spanish (16th-century) (piedra de la) ijada, literally, "stone of the loin"; Spanish ijada "side of the body, flank, loin," going back to Vulgar Latin *īliāta, from Latin īlia, plural, "side of the body from the hips to the groin" + -āta, feminine of -ātus -ate:1 ilium

First known use: circa 1741

Words & Phrases Containing Jade

jade green, jade plant

Frequently Asked Questions about Jade

What does "Jade" mean?

"Jade" means either of two tough compact typically green gemstones that take a high polish:. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: either of two tough compact typically green gemstones that take a high polish:. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jade"?

Other words for "Jade" include bore, tire, weary, put to sleep, cob, dobbin, plug and skate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jade" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jade"?

There are 74 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jade". Common alternatives include bore, tire, weary, put to sleep, cob, dobbin, plug, skate, equine and nag.

What is the opposite of "Jade"?

Antonyms of "Jade" include absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip and interest. Near antonyms include activate, animate, energize and enliven.

How do you use "Jade" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jade" in a sentence: "a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover".

Is "Jade" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jade" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jade"?

"Jade" is pronounced /ˈjād/.

What is the origin of the word "Jade"?

"Jade" comes from borrowed from French jade, jadde, earlier éjade (with l'ejade taken as *le jade), borrowed from Spanish (16th-century) (piedra de la) ijada, literally, "stone of the loin"; Spanish ijada "side of the body, flank, loin," going back to Vulgar Latin *īliāta, from Latin īlia, plural, "side of the body from the hips to the groin" + -āta, feminine of -ātus -ate:1 ilium. First known use: circa 1741.