Word
verdant
Phoneticsver·dant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɝdənt/
UK/vˈɜːdənt/
Definition
adj. green and healthy-looking, especially when talking about plants or grass. It describes a place that is full of life and fresh growth.
adj. green and flourishing; rich in vegetation. Often used to describe landscapes or foliage that appears healthy and vigorous.
Examples
“The hikers enjoyed the view of the verdant valley below.”
“After the long, dry summer, the first autumn rains brought a fresh verdant look to the hills.”
“The estate was famous for its verdant gardens, which featured a diverse collection of rare ferns and mosses that thrived in the damp, shaded environment.”
Examples
simple
“The hikers enjoyed the view of the verdant valley below.”
contextual
“After the long, dry summer, the first autumn rains brought a fresh verdant look to the hills.”
complex
“The estate was famous for its verdant gardens, which featured a diverse collection of rare ferns and mosses that thrived in the damp, shaded environment.”
Real-World Examples
“Nineteenth-century Romantics sought to reclaim a verdant refuge within Manhattan.” “When he arrived, 10 years ago, it was verdant, an almost staggeringly green place.” “The group organises hikes in a city where, despite being ringed by verdant hills, public trails are virtually nonexistent.” “A family of toque macaque monkeys swung from verdant tree branches and rolled playfully in the hot sand in front of us.” Etymology
From Middle French verdoyant, from Old French verb verdier, verdoier, from vert (“green”), from Vulgar Latin *virdis, from Latin viridis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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