jade

²jade

verb

jad·edjad·ing

Definition of JADE

transitive verb

1

a : to wear out by overwork or abuse b : to tire or dull through repetition or excess

2

obsolete : to make ridiculous

intransitive verb

: to become weary or dulled

Examples of JADE

1. <a steady diet of nothing but lobster would jade the palate of even the most ardent lobster lover>

First Known Use of JADE

1524

Related to JADE

Synonyms: ²bore, tire, weary

Antonyms: absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall (or enthral), fascinate, grip, interest, intrigue

Related Words: 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: 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

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