Definition

Describing something that is fresh and green, often referring to lush vegetation or a vibrant landscape.

Example

The verdurous hills were a beautiful sight in the spring.

Conversation

Have you seen the park lately?

Yeah, it looks so verdurous after all the rain we've had!

I know, right? It's amazing how quickly nature can come back to life.

Absolutely! It feels so refreshing to be surrounded by all that greenery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Verdurous → It is formed from "verd" (from Old French *ver*, meaning green) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "verdurous" means full of greenness or lush vegetation.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'verd' which means green, and remember that 'verdurous' describes something that is full of green, like a lush garden.

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