jaded
|ja-ded|
C1
/ˈdʒeɪdɪd/
(jade)
worn-out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jaded' originates from the Old Norse word 'jalda', meaning 'mare'.
Historical Evolution
'jalda' transformed into the Middle English word 'jade', which referred to a worn-out horse, and eventually became the modern English word 'jaded'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'worn-out horse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tired or bored'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant moving.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41