verdant Definition
- 1(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation
- 2inexperienced; unsophisticated
Using verdant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "verdant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The verdant meadows stretched out before us.
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The forest was a verdant paradise.
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The garden was a verdant oasis in the middle of the city.
verdant Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with verdant
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The verdant fields were a sight to behold.
verdant pastures
pastures covered with lush green grass
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The cows grazed in the verdant pastures.
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The verdant landscape was breathtakingly beautiful.
Origins of verdant
from Old French 'verdoyant', present participle of 'verdoier', meaning 'to become green'
Summary: verdant in Brief
The term 'verdant' [ˈvɜːdənt] describes countryside that is green with grass or other rich vegetation. It can also refer to someone who is inexperienced or unsophisticated. Examples include 'The verdant meadows stretched out before us.' and 'The garden was a verdant oasis in the middle of the city.' Synonyms include 'lush' and 'green,' while antonyms include 'arid' and 'barren.'
