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Definition of greenness

greenness

/ˈɡriːn.nəs/
green · ness
Plural:greennesses
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Adjective:green
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greenness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being green in color, especially the lush vibrancy of healthy vegetation.

Example

"After weeks of spring rain, the valley was notable for the rich greenness of its pastures."

2

A lack of maturity, worldly experience, or training; naivety.

Example

"His initial mistakes on the project were attributed to the natural greenness of a recent graduate."

3

The state of being unripe, unseasoned, or not fully cured, as of fruit, wood, or wine.

Example

"The slight tartness of the apples came from their early-autumn greenness."

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• Rhymes for greenness

• Nearby Words

greenlight
greenling
greenly
greenness
greenroom
greens
greensboro

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English grennys, formed from grene (green) and the abstract noun suffix -nes (-ness).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greenness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greenness
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