Word of the Day: Viridescent

Can you pronounce viridescent?

Thursday, September 12, 2024

adjective 1. Greenish or becoming green. "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." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, mid-19th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "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." ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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