Comparative for of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
“The ribbon is orange with two green stripes that symbolize its agricultural links.”
Comparative for covered with grass or other vegetation
“Vast green forests covered the magnificent countryside.”
(figuratively, of people) Comparative for having a naive or unsuspecting nature
“Young, green travelers should be warned about the dangers that exists outside of their comfort zone.”
(figuratively, of people) Comparative for lacking in experience
“The new hire is rather green and will take some time to be brought up to speed.”
Comparative for pale and sick-looking
“Murray hesitated, his complexion turning slightly green at the idea of a visit from his mother-in-law.”
Comparative for feeling nauseous or sick
“His countenance soon metamorphosed into a tight-lipped, frowning face looking slightly green and clearly about to vomit.”
(figuratively) Comparative for referring to practices or policies that do not negatively affect the environment
“We are moving towards green power to reduce our country's dependence on fossil fuels.”
(of a person) Comparative for concerned with, or supporting, the protection of the environment as a political principle
“There were ten candidates in the ward, including three Labour and one Green candidate.”
Comparative for full of life and vigor
“May we all live to a green old age and be prosperous and happy.”
Comparative for fresh in one's memory
“I still have a green recollection of the wonderful time that we spent together.”
(of certain fruits) Comparative for not ripe
“The bananas are still green so wait a day or two before eating them.”
(dated, of food items) Comparative for fresh or uncooked
“If you can't find a lightly smoked bacon, use green bacon instead.”
(green with envy) Comparative for overcome with envy
“Homer turned green with envy at the sight of Flanders' new RV.”
(of wood or lumber) Comparative for freshly cut and not dried
“Toby is a specialist in green timber carpentry, using techniques unchanged for 500 years.”
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