Definition

Having a quality or appearance similar to snow; snowy in color or texture.

Example

The landscape was niveous, blanketed in a thick layer of fresh snow.

Conversation

Did you see the new winter collection at the store?

Yeah, everything looks so niveous and cozy!

I love how they captured that snowy vibe.

For sure! It makes me excited for the holidays.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Niveous is derived from the Latin "niveus" (meaning snowy or resembling snow), which comes from "nix" (meaning snow). The word describes something that is snowy or white like snow.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for snow, 'nix', to remember that 'niveous' refers to something that is snowy or white like snow.

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