Viridescent

Viridescent

ˌvirəˈdes(ə)nt

Adjective

  • Greenish or becoming green.

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Example Sentences

“The viridescent trails of ivy climbed the sides of the old house.”

“She chose wallpaper in viridescent shades to reflect the meadow outside the windows.”

“The garden was viridescent with new shoots in the vegetable garden.”

Word Origin

Latin, mid-19th century

Why this word?

“Viridescent” is an adjective you’ll likely see only in poetic or literary contexts. It comes directly from the Latin word of the same spelling, meaning “becoming green,” from the Latin word for “green,” “viridis.” As we see from the Latin, “viridescent” isn’t just a shade of green; it’s an adjective that describes something in the process of becoming green. It may be used for shoots of new growth, or shades shifting between hues of yellow or blue to green. 

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