Jade
noun
A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consists of the minerals jadeite or nephrite.
She wore a necklace made of jade.
Often appears as...
- jade necklace
- jade bracelet
noun
A bright green color.
The home was painted a lovely shade of jade.
Often appears as...
- jade green
- jade plants
verb
To tire, wear out, or lose freshness.
The long journey had jaded him.
Often appears as...
- jaded by travel
- jaded by work
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
A worn-out, overworked horse.
The jades were lined up for sale at the market.
Often appears as...
- old jade
- tired jade
noun
A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consists of the minerals jadeite or nephrite.
She wore a necklace made of jade.
Often appears as...
- jade necklace
- jade bracelet
noun
A bright green color.
The home was painted a lovely shade of jade.
Often appears as...
- jade green
- jade plants
verb
To tire, wear out, or lose freshness.
The long journey had jaded him.
Often appears as...
- jaded by travel
- jaded by work
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
A worn-out, overworked horse.
The jades were lined up for sale at the market.
Often appears as...
- old jade
- tired jade
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Jade is highly valued in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity and moral integrity.
Gifts of jade bangles are common in Chinese weddings.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Value
Jade objects can be artifacts from ancient civilizations, important for historical study.
Museums display jade masks from the Maya civilization.
Pro Tip 3/3Precious Gemstone
Like diamonds and rubies, jade is considered precious and can be very expensive.
His grandmother passed down a valuable jade ring.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Jade is highly valued in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity and moral integrity.
Gifts of jade bangles are common in Chinese weddings.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Value
Jade objects can be artifacts from ancient civilizations, important for historical study.
Museums display jade masks from the Maya civilization.
Pro Tip 3/3Precious Gemstone
Like diamonds and rubies, jade is considered precious and can be very expensive.
His grandmother passed down a valuable jade ring.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Jade is highly valued in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity and moral integrity.
Gifts of jade bangles are common in Chinese weddings.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Value
Jade objects can be artifacts from ancient civilizations, important for historical study.
Museums display jade masks from the Maya civilization.
Pro Tip 3/3Precious Gemstone
Like diamonds and rubies, jade is considered precious and can be very expensive.
His grandmother passed down a valuable jade ring.
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The Silk Road:...
sophisticated civilizations, prosperous trade and exotic goods beyond the western borders. Ambassadors and merchants were sent towards Persia and India to trade silk and jade for horses and cotton, along with armies to secure their passage. Eastern and western routes gradually linked together
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The Aztec myth of the...
Meanwhile, Tecciztecatl flaunted his riches, using magnificent jade spines and branches adorned with iridescent quetzal feathers for his own blood offering. When four days had passed, the fire was roaring high. Four times proud Tecciztecatl approached the flames,
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more billable work hours never mind that what I needed were more light hours part of me really wanted to be open minded that night talking with Jade about this time debtor crap but honestly I was proud that I could rally while everyone else slept and besides I
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A day in the life of an...
A strong baby girl slips into her waiting hands and the old women shout triumphant cries. Xoquauhtli takes a few drops of water from a jade bowl, breaths on them, and places them on the baby’s tiny tongue. She calls her a precious greenstone, a little warrior,
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Feeling Tired,...
clinical studies nature is proven to decrease work induced catatonia caution nature may cause you to slow down quit your job or seriously consider what the you're doing with your life if you are overly cynical jaded or emotionally numb
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Mysteries of vernacular:...
With roots that predate the popularity of the lustral gemstone, jade was used to refer to either a disreputable woman or a broken-down horse. Thus, the word jaded, meaning worn out or lacking enthusiasm,
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Palenque and the Ancient...
tree of jade is sprouting right riches are are just pouring all over Palenque and the gods are pleased the cosmos is pleased and the dynastic lords are being you know dressed and adorned with all of
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The Mystery of the Jade...
Shanghai be discs are essentially round flat doughnuts they're created from in general nephrite which is a specific kind of jade material they were clearly important to the society that created
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Why 1.5 billion people...
Chopsticks are a pair of two long sticks used to eat things with one hand. Holding chopsticks is a little bit like holding a pencil, except that you have two of them and you move them together in a pincer movement. Most of them are made out of wood. They're also made out of plastic, bamboo, jade, gold, silver and even ivory,
Video examples
The Silk Road:...
sophisticated civilizations, prosperous trade and exotic goods beyond the western borders. Ambassadors and merchants were sent towards Persia and India to trade silk and jade for horses and cotton, along with armies to secure their passage. Eastern and western routes gradually linked together
Video examples
A Reckoning in Tulsa PIPE...
however is the fortune that jade b stratford lost when the white mob destroyed his home business properties and forced him out of town the loss of that generational wealth is something that descendants of greenwood's entrepreneurs continue to grapple with in my grandfather's words he said you
Video examples
The Aztec myth of the...
Meanwhile, Tecciztecatl flaunted his riches, using magnificent jade spines and branches adorned with iridescent quetzal feathers for his own blood offering. When four days had passed, the fire was roaring high. Four times proud Tecciztecatl approached the flames,
Video examples
Time Debt PIPE Linda...
more billable work hours never mind that what I needed were more light hours part of me really wanted to be open minded that night talking with Jade about this time debtor crap but honestly I was proud that I could rally while everyone else slept and besides I
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
A strong baby girl slips into her waiting hands and the old women shout triumphant cries. Xoquauhtli takes a few drops of water from a jade bowl, breaths on them, and places them on the baby’s tiny tongue. She calls her a precious greenstone, a little warrior,
Video examples
Feeling Tired,...
clinical studies nature is proven to decrease work induced catatonia caution nature may cause you to slow down quit your job or seriously consider what the you're doing with your life if you are overly cynical jaded or emotionally numb
Video examples
Mysteries of vernacular:...
With roots that predate the popularity of the lustral gemstone, jade was used to refer to either a disreputable woman or a broken-down horse. Thus, the word jaded, meaning worn out or lacking enthusiasm,
Video examples
Palenque and the Ancient...
tree of jade is sprouting right riches are are just pouring all over Palenque and the gods are pleased the cosmos is pleased and the dynastic lords are being you know dressed and adorned with all of
Video examples
The Mystery of the Jade...
Shanghai be discs are essentially round flat doughnuts they're created from in general nephrite which is a specific kind of jade material they were clearly important to the society that created
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George Perez
American Writer
I've been to hundreds of conventions in my career. Sometimes I'm afraid I may get jaded by them. But then, I see a figure in bright colors walking up to me, and I smile. I thank them for reminding me of just how lucky I am to do what I get the honor to do every day of my life.
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Shakira
Musician
People get jaded in every profession, but for some reason, I feel as passionate as when I was 13 years old and just released my first album. I feel the same amount of adrenaline in my blood, and the same amount of curiosity as well. Curiosity about why I'm different.
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Kiersey Clemons
American Actress
I wake up every day trying to hold on to my innocence. That is not a thing that has to do with age. That has to do with the life that you want to have and the perspective that you want to have on life. I do not want to become jaded or cynical.
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Gerard Way
American Musician
There was a moment in my life when I really wanted to kill myself. And there was one other moment when I was close to that. But even in my most jaded times, I had some hope.
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Justin Gatlin
American Athlete
I really don't feel anything for the jaded fans if they don't feel anything for me. My fans who love me and care about me and support me - those are the ones I run for.
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Rupert Friend
English Actor
I really admire artists who take the time to recharge their batteries and not continually call on it. I think you can spot tired and jaded artists quite quickly.
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Mary Lambert
American Musician
I have gained so much more from my experiences of being open and loving humanity rather than being jaded and being closed-off.
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John Darnielle
American Musician
To me, everything is always new. People involved in my personal life make fun of me a lot for not being jaded.
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Joel C. Rosenberg
American Novelist
Even some of the most jaded D.C. types are still impressed when the leader of the free world enters the room.
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Mike Patton
American Musician
I'm a little tired of travelling the world, jaded as that may sound.
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George Perez
American Writer
I've been to hundreds of conventions in my career. Sometimes I'm afraid I may get jaded by them. But then, I see a figure in bright colors walking up to me, and I smile. I thank them for reminding me of just how lucky I am to do what I get the honor to do every day of my life.
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Shakira
Musician
People get jaded in every profession, but for some reason, I feel as passionate as when I was 13 years old and just released my first album. I feel the same amount of adrenaline in my blood, and the same amount of curiosity as well. Curiosity about why I'm different.
Quote examples
Kiersey Clemons
American Actress
I wake up every day trying to hold on to my innocence. That is not a thing that has to do with age. That has to do with the life that you want to have and the perspective that you want to have on life. I do not want to become jaded or cynical.
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Gerard Way
American Musician
There was a moment in my life when I really wanted to kill myself. And there was one other moment when I was close to that. But even in my most jaded times, I had some hope.
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Justin Gatlin
American Athlete
I really don't feel anything for the jaded fans if they don't feel anything for me. My fans who love me and care about me and support me - those are the ones I run for.
Quote examples
Rupert Friend
English Actor
I really admire artists who take the time to recharge their batteries and not continually call on it. I think you can spot tired and jaded artists quite quickly.
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Mary Lambert
American Musician
I have gained so much more from my experiences of being open and loving humanity rather than being jaded and being closed-off.
Quote examples
John Darnielle
American Musician
To me, everything is always new. People involved in my personal life make fun of me a lot for not being jaded.
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Joel C. Rosenberg
American Novelist
Even some of the most jaded D.C. types are still impressed when the leader of the free world enters the room.
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Mike Patton
American Musician
I'm a little tired of travelling the world, jaded as that may sound.
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