jejune
The word “jejune” has 2 syllables: je-june.
It's pronounced as /dʒɪˈdʒun/.
What is synonym and antonym for jejune?
In the thesaurus, “jejune” has 13 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jejune along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jejune
- adolescent
- boring
- childish
- dull
- dusty
- immature
- juvenile
- old
- slow
- stupid
- tiring
- weary
- wearying
Antonyms for jejune
- absorbing
- adult
- amusing
- astonishing
- astounding
- engaging
- engrossing
- exciting
- gripping
- interesting
- intriguing
- involving
- marvellous
- marvelous
- mature
- riveting
- sensational
- spectacular
- stimulating
- surprising
- wonderful
- wondrous
Meanings of jejune
- adjective
- (now rare) Not nutritious.
- (by extension, of a speech or an argument) Lacking matter; empty; devoid of substance.
- Naive; simplistic.
Example Sentences
- His argument seemed jejune and lacked any real depth or insight.
- The article offered only a jejune analysis of the complex issue at hand.
- Despite his advanced age, the professor's lectures were anything but jejune, they were rich with wisdom and experience.
- The candidate's jejune responses during the debate failed to impress the audience.
- It's disappointing to encounter such jejune writing in a publication that claims to offer expert analysis.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jejune, such as: absorbing, adolescent, adult, amusing, astonishing, astounding, boring.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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