Verdancy: meaning, definitions and examples

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verdancy

 

[ ˈvɜːrdənsi ]

Context #1

in nature

The quality or state of being green, as in the lush verdancy of the forest.

Synonyms

foliage, greenness, lushness

Examples of usage

  • The verdancy of the meadow was a refreshing sight after the long winter.
  • The verdancy of the leaves signaled the arrival of spring.
Context #2

figurative

Freshness and vitality, as in the verdancy of youth.

Synonyms

freshness, vitality, youthfulness

Examples of usage

  • Her face glowed with the verdancy of health and happiness.
  • The verdancy of his ideas brought new life to the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "verdancy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 verdor

🇮🇳 हरीतिमा

🇩🇪 Grünheit

🇮🇩 kehijauan

🇺🇦 зелень

🇵🇱 zieleń

🇯🇵 緑の豊かさ

🇫🇷 verdure

🇪🇸 verdor

🇹🇷 yeşillik

🇰🇷 푸르름

🇸🇦 اخضرار

🇨🇿 zelenost

🇸🇰 zelenosť

🇨🇳 青翠

🇸🇮 zelenje

🇮🇸 grænt

🇰🇿 жасылдық

🇬🇪 მწვანე

🇦🇿 yaşıllıq

🇲🇽 verdor

Word origin

The word 'verdancy' originated from the Middle English word 'verdant', which came from the Old French 'verdoyant', meaning 'green' or 'flourishing'. The term has been in use since the 14th century to describe the lush greenness of nature or the fresh vitality of youth.