ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Greenness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹiːn.nəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Greenness is a noun meaning The state or quality of being green; green colour.

Meaning

The state or quality of being green; green colour.

More Meanings

  1. (now rare) Vitality, freshness.
  2. Inexperience.
  3. The fact of being environmentally or ecologically conscious; commitment to environmental conservation.

Example Sentences

The chances were that, sooner or later, such greenness would inevitably lead to a graver disaster.
Her crimson dress inflames grey corridors, or flaring in a sunshaft through high branches makes of the deep green shadows a greenness darker yet, and a darkness greener.

Word Forms

Synonyms for greenness

Depending on context, synonyms include verdure, viridity, verdancy, green.

Antonyms for greenness

Common opposites include ripeness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include verdancy, verdure, viridity, greenth, verdantness, greyness.

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