jetted

jetted — adjective

  • jettedpositive
  • more jettedcomparative
  • most jettedsuperlative

1. describes something that is a deep, glossy black color, like the polished gemsto

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes something that is a deep, glossy black color, like the polished gemstone called jet. In everyday English the compound adjective 'jet-black' is far more common.

例句

The bride wore a stunning jet-black silk dress that shimmered under the chandeliers.

jet-black + noun — standard compound for deep black color

A jet-black cat crossed the street and disappeared into the dark garden.

同義詞
  • jet-black

    the more common compound adjective for everyday use

  • pitch-black

    describes complete darkness, not necessarily glossy

  • ebony

    describes a rich, dark black like the wood, also literary

反義詞
  • white

    the opposite end of the color spectrum

  • snowy

    suggests pure brightness, the opposite of glossy black

文法句型

jet-black + noun

jetted (adorned with jet) + noun

用法筆記

For the deep-black-color meaning, the compound adjective 'jet-black' is standard in everyday English. The standalone form 'jetted' is rare and literary when describing color. As an adjective, 'jetted' more naturally means 'adorned or trimmed with jet gemstone' (e.g. a jetted brooch).

常見錯誤

❌She bought a jetted handbag made of real jet stone.
✅She bought a jet handbag made of real jet stone.
💡'Jet' as the noun for the gemstone, not 'jetted.'
❌The car was painted jetted black.
✅The car was painted jet black.
💡The standard compound adjective is 'jet-black,' not 'jetted black.'

jetted — noun

jetted — verb