verdant

adjective

ˈvər-dᵊnt How to pronounce verdant (audio)
Definition of verdantnext
as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth a beautiful, verdant field

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Recent Examples of verdant As for the verdant grounds that sold Becker on the property, they have been reimagined by the AD100 landscape design studio Terremoto, who planted swaths of ferns and live oaks. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Your grass needs water to survive, so a regular sprinkling can help keep your front yard looking verdant and healthy. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 This verdant pasta has two of my favorite things—greens and cheese—in abundance. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Along the steep Pali Puka trail last spring, the verdant beauty of Oahu spilled out to the Pacific Ocean from the scenic path where Gerhardt and Arielle Konig stood. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verdant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
  1. lush
  2. green
  3. grown
  4. leafy
  5. dense
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  • Aargau Cantonal Police said one person was killed and five others were wounded after shots were fired at the event in the town of Aarau, a scenic area known for its lush valleys, medieval castles and thermal springs.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Influenced by Barcelona legend Antoni Gaudí and American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Treister’s work in Miami blended modern architecture with art, sculpture and the lush subtropical South Florida landscape.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lush
Adjective
  • And Dean will be the quintessential Mike, commanding the defense as the green dot.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The three later bought groceries, returned to the apartment and cooked green enchiladas while drinking alcohol, according to the affidavit.
    — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of green
Adjective
  • The crowd skews toward couples and grown families in fleece, denim, and sneakers, here for quiet quality time or days packed with adventure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Jacquees looks toward what’s next, reflecting the confidence and grown-man perspective behind his new era.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of grown
Adjective
  • Other dark leafy greens, such as Swiss chard and collard greens, are good sources, too.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The tart-sweet flavor of grapefruit pairs well with leafy greens in salad.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of leafy
Adjective
  • Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • There was less consensus about the dust kicked up from the playa, which can be dense enough to cause whiteouts.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dense

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