jade

n. a hard, usually green stone used for making jewelry and beautiful objects.

n. a hard semiprecious stone, typically nephrite or jadeite, ranging from white to dark green and frequently used for ornamental carvings.

“She wore a beautiful necklace made of polished green jade.”

“The museum's collection features intricate jade figurines dating back to the Han dynasty, showcasing the stone's historical significance in Chinese craftsmanship.”

n. a bright, slightly blue-green color.

n. a vivid shade of green with slight blue or grey undertones, resembling the appearance of the polished gemstone.

“The walls of the bedroom were painted a soft jade.”

“The designer selected a jade silk for the evening gown to complement the model's complexion under the runway lights.”

n. a common houseplant with thick, fleshy green leaves.

n. a succulent plant, Crassula ovata, characterized by thick, woody stems and oval-shaped fleshy leaves.

“I forgot to water my jade plant, but it still looks healthy.”

“Jade plants are popular among novice gardeners because they require minimal maintenance and can survive in various indoor lighting conditions.”

adj. having a bright green color like the stone.

adj. denoting a grayish or bluish shade of green; used as a non-gradable color descriptor.

“He chose a jade tie to match his partner's dress.”

“The ceramic tiles had a jade glaze that shimmered when the sunlight hit the bathroom floor.”

v. to make someone feel tired or bored, especially by doing too much of something.

v. to fatigue or weary someone; most commonly encountered in the past participle 'jaded' to describe a loss of interest due to overexposure.

“The long journey began to jade even the most excited travelers.”

“Years of political scandals had served to jade the electorate, leading to a significant decline in voter turnout during the local elections.”

Literary

n. an old horse that is no longer able to work well.

n. a worn-out, broken-down, or worthless horse.

“The farmer led the poor old jade back to the stable for the night.”

“The traveler was forced to continue his journey on a sorry jade that stumbled with every step along the muddy path.”

Archaic