jade

UK
/dʒeɪd/
US
/dʒeɪd/

Translations

jadenoun
jades
pl
The ancient Chinese valued jade for its beauty and durability.
Древние китайцы ценили нефрит за его красоту и долговечность.
Jadeite is a rare and valuable form of jade.
Жадеит — это редкая и ценная форма жадеита.
Additional translations
jadeverb
jaded
Past Simple
jaded
Past Participle
jading
Gerund
UK
/dʒeɪd/
US
/dʒeɪd/
The long journey began to jade the travelers.
Долгое путешествие начало утомлять путешественников.
Additional translations
jadeadjective
She wore a beautiful jade necklace.
Она носила красивое нефритовое ожерелье.

Definitions

jadenoun
A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the minerals jadeite or nephrite.
The ancient sculpture was carved from a single piece of jade.
A light bluish-green color.
She chose a dress in a beautiful shade of jade for the party.
An immoral or disreputable woman; a hussy (archaic, derogatory).
The playwright created a cunning jade who manipulates every man she meets.
A worn-out or overworked horse (archaic).
The poor jade could barely pull the cart after the day’s journey.
jadeverb
To tire or wear out, especially by overuse or overindulgence.
The constant demands of the job began to jade her enthusiasm.
To become weary, apathetic, or insensitive.
Years of constant praise had begun to jade even the most enthusiastic fans.
jadeadjective
Of a light bluish-green color, resembling that of jade stone.
She wore a beautiful jade dress that matched her eyes perfectly.