Definition

Describing something that has veins or is related to veins.

Example

The artist painted a veinous pattern on the canvas to represent the flow of life.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen those veinous leaves in the garden?

Yeah, they look really unique and beautiful!

I wonder if they need special care because of their veinous structure.

Probably! It's always good to research how to take care of unusual plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Veinous → It is formed from "vein" (from Latin "vena", meaning a blood vessel) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or possessing). The word "veinous" describes something that is full of veins or resembles veins.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vein' as a blood vessel and remember that 'veinous' means full of veins.

Visually Confused Words