What is another word for jades?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈe͡ɪdz] (IPA)

Jades are gemstones that are typically green in color. However, the word "jades" can also refer to things that are worn out or exhausted. Synonyms for this definition of jades include "wearies," "exhausts," "weary substances," and "fatigues." In addition, jades can refer to people who are difficult to please or who have become dull or uninteresting. Synonyms for this definition of jades include "spoiled" or "demanding" individuals. In everyday conversation, the term "jaded" is often used to describe someone who is bored or uninterested in something, and synonyms for this definition include "unimpressed," "apathetic," and "disinterested".

What are the hypernyms for Jades?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Jades

For their part they had no clothing on that was worth a straw, except some soiled and filthy shirts: and their feet and hands were bound with cords, as they came riding upon four limping jades, which were weak, and thin, and miserable.
"Four Arthurian Romances "Erec et Enide", "Cliges", "Yvain", and "Lancelot""
Chretien DeTroyes
And suppose you find out that these young enthusiasts are little jades?
"Modeste Mignon"
Honore de Balzac
The jades have sworn we shall not so much as touch their cunts till we have all agreed to conclude peace.
"The Eleven Comedies"
Aristophanes et al

Famous quotes with Jades

  • But are ye sure the news is true— And are ye sure he's weel? Is this a time to think o' wark?— Ye jades, fling by your wheel!
    William Julius Mickle

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