verdant

[vur-dnt]

adjective

1. green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass.

   a verdant oasis.

   Synonyms: grassy, lush

2. of the color green.

   a verdant lawn.

3. inexperienced; unsophisticated.

   verdant college freshmen.

verdant

/ ˈvɜːdənt /

adjective

1. covered with green vegetation

2. (of plants, etc) green in colour

3. immature or unsophisticated; green

Other Word Forms

• verdancy noun
• verdantly adverb
• unverdant adjective
• unverdantly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdant¹

First recorded in 1575–85; verd(ure) + -ant

Word History and Origins

Origin of verdant¹

C16: from Old French verdoyant, from verdoyer to become green, from Old French verd green, from Latin viridis, from virēre to be green

Example Sentences

“This is is where I was born and reared,” Matías said with both resignation and pride, ushering visitors onto a verdant patch shimmering in the aftermath of recent rains.

From Los Angeles Times

The verdant flora augments its cinematographic impressiveness, although set design homages to iconic futuristic thrillers, including Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” and Scott’s other classic, “Blade Runner,” are a welcome touch.

From Salon

Fed from glaciers on Mount Shasta, the water pours out of lava tubes and down mossy cliffs, forming a verdant and ethereal cascade into a calm, shaded swimming hole.

From Los Angeles Times

There are no races this day, but from my roadside perch, the vacant track below verdant hills is a sight.

From Salon

Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• flourishing 
• grassy 
• leafy 
• lush