The Only Use
jejune
in
Ulysses, by James Joyce
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- The jejune jesuit!†
Chpt 1
Definitions:
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(1)
(jejune) boring, simplistic, superficial, or childishThe exact meaning of jejune depends upon its context. Each indicates that something desired is lacking. For example:
- jejune ideas -- lacking interest or significance
- jejune response -- lacking maturity or sophistication
- jejune diet -- lacking nutritional value
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)