Antonyms for viridian


Grammar : Adj
Spell : vuh-rid-ee-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : vəˈrɪd i ən


Definition of viridian

Origin :
  • 1882, from Latin virid-, stem of viridis "green" (see verdure) + -ian.
  • As in green : adj emerald in color
Example sentences :
  • In illumination, the red contrasted by viridian will be found most beautiful and effective.
  • Extract from : « Field's Chromatography » by George Field
  • It was of the keen cold green known to painters as viridian—the colour of turnip leaves with the dew on them.
  • Extract from : « The Firebrand » by S. R. Crockett

Synonyms for viridian

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