Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

jade

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of jade

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
Synonyms of jade

bore, tire, weary
Words Related to 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
Phrases Synonymous with jade

put to sleep
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

busy, immerse, involve, occupy

pump up, rally, rouse, stir
Antonyms of jade

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

Synonym Discussion of jade

tire, weary, fatigue, exhaust, jade mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience.
    • the long ride tired us out
weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing.
    • wearied of the constant arguing
fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain or undue effort.
    • fatigued by the day's chores
exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion.
    • shoveling snow exhausted him
jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness.
    • appetites jaded by overindulgence

Learn More about jade

  1. See words that rhyme with jade Dictionary: Definition of jade Spanish Central: Translation of jade Nglish: Translation of jade for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of jade for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about jade

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up jade? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments hide comments

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games