verdant
adjective
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; of the bright green color of lush grass; inexperienced or unsophisticated.
Etymology
From Old French verdoiant meaning "becoming green," from verd (green), from Latin viridis (green), related to virere (to be green).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The verdant hills of Ireland lived up to their reputation."
- 2.
"After the spring rains, the once-brown meadow became verdant."
- 3.
"The verdant young politician had much to learn about diplomacy."
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Fun Fact
The word verdant shares its root with the French word vert (green) and appears in "evergreen" and "verdure." Ireland's nickname "Emerald Isle" captures the verdant landscape the word describes.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (V, E, R, D, A, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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