greeny

Informal ecology enthusiast

Greeny describes something having a greenish tint or quality: The light through the leaves gave everything a greeny cast.

As a noun, greeny is informal for an environmentalist or someone concerned with ecological issues, sometimes dismissive: The greenies are protesting the pipeline again.

Also spelled greenie.

color

verdant

Lush with plants

emerald · sage · mint · teal · jade · khaki · pistachio · seafoam · forest · moss

novice

beginner

One who lacks experience

amateur · inexperienced · fresh · naive · raw · untrained · fledgling · neophyte · apprentice · tenderfoot

environmentalist

eco-warrior

Militant nature advocate

nature-lover · ecologist · recycler · sustainable · organic · climate · hippie · earthy · crunchy · granola

unripe

immature

Not fully developed

  • rawIn original state
  • sourSharp, biting taste
  • tartSharp-flavored small pie

hard · bitter · premature · young · undeveloped · unready · acidic · astringent · firm · early

Opposites
environmental stance

greenyanti-environmentalist

One opposing ecological advocacy

polluter · climate denier · despoiler · climate skeptic · brown

color quality

greenyreddish

Slightly crimson in hue

pinkish · purplish · orangey · bluish · yellowy

Phrases
Family

green, greenhouse, greenery, greenish, greenness, greener, greenbelt, greenback, greenie

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G