moss-covered

Softly blanketed green

Moss-covered describes something with moss growing over its surface, typically suggesting age, dampness, or neglect: moss-covered stones, a moss-covered roof.

The image evokes forests, old ruins, and undisturbed places where time moves slowly.

Figuratively, moss-covered can suggest something antiquated or behind the times.

forest

boulder

Large weathered stone

  • logSectioned tree trunk
  • stoneSolid earth fragment
  • trunkMain stem or storage

fallen tree · woodland · undergrowth · damp · shaded · fern · old-growth · decomposing · nurse log · stump

texture

velvety

Soft and smooth-textured

lush · green · fuzzy · moist · dewy · thick · springy · dense · plush · verdant

atmosphere

mysterious

Beyond easy comprehension

haunting · misty · damp · quiet · serene · secluded · hidden · magical · otherworldly · romantic

age

ancient

Very old indeed

neglected · forgotten · abandoned · ruined · decaying · overgrown · dilapidated · aged · venerable · historic

Categories
Opposites
surface coverage

moss-coveredbare

Lacking any covering

exposed · uncovered · naked · stripped · clean

age/weathering appearance

moss-coverednew

Recently created or begun

pristine · fresh · modern · well-maintained · gleaming

moisture/environment

moss-coveredsun-baked

Dried by prolonged heat

sun-bleached · parched · arid · desiccated · dusty

Family

moss, covered, mossy, mosses, cover, covers, covering, coverings, uncovered

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G