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verdant Definition

ver·dant (vʉrdənt)

adjective

  1. green
  2. covered with green vegetation
  3. inexperienced; immature verdant youth

Etymology: prob. verd(ure) + -ant, based on MFr verdoyant < OFr verdoiant, prp. of verdoier, to be green < verd, green: see vert

verdant Related Forms
ver·dancy (-dən sē) noun ver·dantly adverb
verdant Synonyms

verdant

modif.

grassy, flourishing, verdurous; see green 2.

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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