verdurous
verdurous · more verdurous · most verdurous
Freshly green; verdant; covered with verdure, or consisting of itFreshly green; verdant; covered with verdure, or consisting of it.
/ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹəs/
Meaning
2 sensesFreshly green; verdant; covered with verdure, or consisting of it.
The hill was blanketed in verdurous grasses.
The verdurous pasture...
Having youthful or new qualities.
Origin
Originated c. 1595–1605, verdure + -ous, ultimately from verd (“green”), from Latin viridiOriginated c. 1595–1605, verdure + -ous, ultimately from verd (“green”), from Latin viridis.
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Forms
more verdurous, most verdurous| Comparative | more verdurous Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most verdurous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedverdant
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form