JEJUNE


Meaning of JEJUNE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒɪdʒu:n ]

1.

If you describe something or someone as jejune , you are criticizing them for being very simple and unsophisticated. ( FORMAL )

They were of great service in correcting my jejune generalizations.

ADJ [ disapproval ]

2.

If you describe something or someone as jejune , you mean they are dull and boring. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

We knew we were in for a pretty long, jejune evening.

ADJ

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