jade
Definition
- n. a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
- adj. of something having the color of jade; especially varying from bluish green to yellowish green
Word forms
- Present participle
- jading
- Past tense
- jaded
- Third person singular
- jades
- Past participle
- jaded
Example sentences
n.
She wore a beautiful jade necklace that sparkled in the light.
a.
The walls of the room were painted a lovely jade color.
v.
After running for an hour, I felt completely jaded and needed to rest.