Verdure
noun /ˈvɜː.dʒər/ — The fresh green of growing vegetation
Definition
The fresh green of growing plants and vegetation — lush greenness as a quality of landscape. Also used figuratively for the freshness and vitality of something young.
Beyond the definition
Greenness as experience, not just colour. Verdure is how the living world announces itself in spring — the specific quality of growth just beginning.
Origin & history
From Old French 'verdure', from 'verd' (green), from Latin 'viridis' (green). Related to 'verdant' but more tactile and qualitative.
Example sentences
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After months of grey, the verdure of April was almost overwhelming — too much colour after too long without it.
The valley's verdure made it look tended, though no one had touched it in decades.
There is a verdure to certain friendships in their early stages — everything still green and growing.
How to use it
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Choose “Verdure” when the meaning fits your context: The fresh green of growing plants and vegetation — lush greenness as a quality of landscape. Also used figuratively for the freshness and vitality of something young.
Synonyms
greenness, lushness, foliage, freshness
Antonyms
aridity, barrenness, drought
Related words
Questions about this word
What does "Verdure" mean?
Verdure is noun meaning: The fresh green of growing vegetation. The fresh green of growing plants and vegetation — lush greenness as a quality of landscape. Also used figuratively for the freshness and vitality of something young.
Where does the word "Verdure" come from?
From Old French 'verdure', from 'verd' (green), from Latin 'viridis' (green). Related to 'verdant' but more tactile and qualitative.