verdant

/ˈvɜːdnt/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɚdənt] /ˈvɜːrdnt/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɚdənt] /ˈvər-dᵊnt How to pronounce verdant (audio)/ (ame, mw)

verdant — adjective

  • verdantpositive
  • more verdantcomparative
  • most verdantsuperlative

1. used to describe a landscape or area that is rich with healthy green plant life

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe a landscape or area that is rich with healthy green plant life — the grass, leaves, and other vegetation are fresh, thriving, and full of colour, especially in spring or after good rainfall.

例句

The hills of Nantou County turn verdant after the spring rains arrive each year.

collocation: verdant hills / verdant valley

Mayumi took a photograph of the verdant fields from the train window.

collocation: verdant fields

同義詞
  • lush

    emphasizes thick, rich growth with a luxurious feel; more informal than verdant

  • green

    the everyday, general term; any area with living vegetation can be called green

  • leafy

    focuses on the presence of many leaves, especially on trees; common in phrases like 'leafy suburb'

反義詞
  • barren

    describes land that is dry and empty, with little or no plant life

  • arid

    describes very dry land where little can grow due to lack of rain

用法筆記

A formal or literary word. In everyday conversation, simpler words like 'green', 'lush', or 'leafy' are more common. 'Verdant' is best suited for describing wide landscapes or natural scenes rather than individual plants or objects.

常見錯誤

❌I bought some verdant vegetables at the market.
✅I bought some fresh green vegetables at the market.
💡'Verdant' describes whole landscapes or large natural areas, not individual items like vegetables.