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greenness
Greenness (noun) means the quality of being green, or a green colour.
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1
The quality of being green, or a green colour.
"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."
— Mervyn Peake, Gormenghast (1950)
2
Vigour or freshness.
3
Lack of experience.
"The chances were that, sooner or later, such greenness would inevitably lead to a graver disaster."
— Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace (1977)
4
Concern for the environment and a commitment to protecting it.
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English grennesse, from Old English grennes; equivalent to green plus -ness.
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What is the meaning of greenness?
"greenness" (noun) means the quality of being green, or a green colour.
What is another word for greenness?
Other words for "greenness" include verdure, viridity, verdancy, green.
What is the opposite of greenness?
The opposite of "greenness" is ripeness.
What are the different meanings of greenness?
"greenness" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being green, or a green colour; 2. Vigour or freshness; 3. Lack of experience.
