olive Synonyms
Another word for olive
• noun (Context 1)
An evergreen tree (Olea europaea) in the family Oleaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin and having gnarled trunks, silvery-green oblong leaves, and small white flowers.
"Ancient olives with twisted trunks have grown in the rocky soil of the grove for hundreds of years."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a muted yellowish-green or grayish-green color resembling that of an unripe olive.
"The park ranger wore a durable jacket in a dark olive-green shade that blended well with the forest canopy."
• noun (Context 3)
A muted yellowish-green or grayish-green color resembling that of an unripe olive fruit.
"The interior designer paired warm terracotta tiles with walls painted in a soft olive green."
• adjective (Context 4)
Having a warm, moderately tanned or yellowish-brown complexion, characteristic of many Mediterranean and Latin American populations.
"Her warm olive-skinned skin tanned easily during the summer months spent along the coast."
Opposites of olive
The opposite of olive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: