verdant
verdant
Definition
ver·dant (vʉr′dənt)
ver′·dancy (-dən sē) noun
ver′·dantly adverb
verdant
Synonyms
verdant
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- pasture: Only a thousand years ago Greenland was a verdant pasture, grazed by the flocks of the settling Vikings.
- oasis: At present, hardly a few verdant oases relieve its dead solitude.
- valley: From these terraces are truly fantastic views across the verdant valley to the distant Pine Clad mountains.
- hillside: The third bedroom with twin beds also has a dressing area, full ensuite shower room and views to verdant rolling hillsides.
- meadow: Situated in Norway's mild southern regions, the Western Fjords present a stunning mix of towering peaks, verdant meadows and traditional architecture.
- rainforest: From the heights on the Andes to the lush verdant rainforest, this ten day trip is packed with varied highlights.
Modifying Another Word
- once: Once verdant grassland 'neath my feet, lies brown.
Used with adjective complement
- look: Jungles and lush conservatories look as verdant as they do because of all the climbers growing up and hanging down.
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