Superlative for of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
“The ribbon is orange with two green stripes that symbolize its agricultural links.”
Superlative for covered with grass or other vegetation
“Vast green forests covered the magnificent countryside.”
(figuratively, of people) Superlative 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) Superlative for lacking in experience
“The new hire is rather green and will take some time to be brought up to speed.”
Superlative for pale and sick-looking
“Murray hesitated, his complexion turning slightly green at the idea of a visit from his mother-in-law.”
Superlative for feeling nauseous or sick
“His countenance soon metamorphosed into a tight-lipped, frowning face looking slightly green and clearly about to vomit.”
(figuratively) Superlative 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) Superlative 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.”
Superlative for full of life and vigor
“May we all live to a green old age and be prosperous and happy.”
Superlative for fresh in one's memory
“I still have a green recollection of the wonderful time that we spent together.”
(of certain fruits) Superlative for not ripe
“The bananas are still green so wait a day or two before eating them.”
(dated, of food items) Superlative for fresh or uncooked
“If you can't find a lightly smoked bacon, use green bacon instead.”
(green with envy) Superlative for overcome with envy
“Homer turned green with envy at the sight of Flanders' new RV.”
(of wood or lumber) Superlative for freshly cut and not dried
“Toby is a specialist in green timber carpentry, using techniques unchanged for 500 years.”
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