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viridescent

UK
/ˌvɪrɪˈdɛsənt/
US
/ˌvɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

Translations

viridescentadjective
more viridescent
Comp.
most viridescent
Super.
UK
/ˌvɪrɪˈdɛsənt/
US
/ˌvɪrɪˈdɛsənt/
viridescentSe dit d’une teinte légèrement verte; littéraire ou soutenu.
The viridescent leaves glistened in the morning dew.
Les feuilles viridescentes scintillaient dans la rosée du matin.
Synonyms
verdant
leafy
grassy
lush
greenish
viridescentgerund / present participle
UK
/ˌvɪr.ɪˈdɛs.ənt/
US
/ˌvɪr.əˈdɛs.ənt/
Functions as the present participle of the rare verb ‘viridesce’, used adjectivally.
verdissantAu sens de « qui devient vert » ; emploi descriptif ou littéraire.
In early spring, the once barren hills are viridescent with fresh grass.
Au début du printemps, les collines autrefois stériles sont verdissantes sous l’herbe nouvelle.
Additional translations
verdisantVariante possible en français pour l’idée de « devenir vert ».

Definitions

viridescentadjective
Having a greenish hue or tint; slightly green.
The viridescent leaves glistened in the morning dew.
viridescentgerund / present participle
Growing or becoming green; in the process of turning green.
In early spring, the once barren hills are viridescent with fresh grass.
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