- Today's Word
Lushscape
[luhsh-skeyp]
Definition
- (noun) This captivating term combines “lushness,” signifying abundant greenery, growth, and vibrancy, with “landscape,” representing the visible features of an area, often related to its physical beauty. It’s used to describe a breathtaking natural environment characterized by its lush and vibrant vegetation.
Example
Imagine hiking through a pristine rainforest, surrounded by towering trees, exotic plants, and the soothing sounds of birds and running water. You might say, “The rainforest is a true Lushscape. It’s like stepping into a vibrant, natural wonderland.”
Fun Fact
“Lushness” describes the quality of being full of life and vegetation. “Landscape” has its roots in Middle Dutch “landskip,” referring to a picture or a view. “Lushscape” beautifully combines these concepts to celebrate the beauty of natural landscapes filled with lush, thriving vegetation.
(adjective) Fluent and confident in speech, but shallow, insincere, or lacking thought.
His glib explanation sounded convincing, but it crumbled under basic questioning.
Mid 17th century: probably from Low German glibberig, meaning “slippery.”