jejune

jejune Definition

je·june (ji jo̵̅o̅n′)

adjective

not nourishing; barren
not interesting or satisfying; dull or empty
Etymology: ? by confusion with juvenile
not mature; childish

Etymology: L jejunus, empty, dry, barren

jejune Related Forms

je·june′ly adverb je·june′·ness noun

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