Descriptive Words For Nature

7 words in this vocabulary list

adjective having a rugged or rough surface, often with sharp or uneven features

  • The mountain was covered in craggy cliffs that made it difficult to climb.
  • I love hiking up the craggy trails in the national park.
  • The old man's face was so craggy, it looked like a roadmap.
  • Her craggy voice added a sense of wisdom and experience to her storytelling.

noun the time of evening; dusk

  • As the sun began to set, the eventide brought a sense of peace and tranquility to the village.
  • Let's go for a walk during eventide, the colors in the sky are always so beautiful.
  • I love chilling by the beach at eventide, it's so relaxing.
  • In the eventide of his life, he looked back on all his accomplishments with pride.

noun the part of the day after the sun has set and before it gets completely dark; dusk

  • As the gloaming settled over the countryside, the stars began to twinkle in the night sky.
  • Let's go for a walk in the gloaming, it's so peaceful and beautiful.
  • I love hanging out with my friends in the gloaming, it's the best time of day.
  • In the gloaming of his career, he finally achieved the success he had been working towards for years.

adjective Hoary is an adjective that describes something as old, white or gray with age, or ancient.

  • The hoary old professor lectured on ancient philosophy.
  • My hoary neighbor always tells stories about the good old days.
  • That hoary dude at the party was totally out of touch with reality.
  • The hoary traditions of the past still hold strong in this small town.

adverb in a calm and peaceful manner

  • The lake shimmered placidly under the midday sun.
  • She sat placidly on the porch, sipping her tea.
  • I could see him just chillin' placidly by the pool.
  • Despite the chaos around her, she remained placidly calm.

verb to shake or tremble slightly

adjective shaking or trembling slightly

  • She stood perfectly still, her lip quivering with emotion.
  • I could see his hands were quivering as he tried to hold back his laughter.
  • Her voice was all quivery when she tried to talk to him.
  • The quivering excitement in the air was palpable as they waited for the announcement.

adverb before long; soon

  • The project will be completed erelong, as scheduled.
  • I'll finish my homework erelong, don't worry.
  • I'll be there erelong, just chill.
  • The sun will set erelong, signaling the end of the day.