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viçosa
[vi-ˈço-za]
adjective
feminine
pl: viçosas
vigorous, lush, thriving
1.
Full of vigor or vitality; thriving with health and energy
The viçosa vegetation in the rainforest is dense and flourishing.
A vegetação viçosa da floresta tropical é densa e exuberante.
2.
Characterized by luxuriant growth; lush and green
After the rains, the garden became viçosa with new plants.
Depois das chuvas, o jardim ficou viçoso com novas plantas.
3.
Strong and healthy in appearance
The viçosa complexion of the athlete showed good health.
A aparência viçosa do atleta demonstrava boa saúde.
Synonyms
exuberante
luxuriante
vigorosa
florescente
frondosa
Antonyms
murcha
ressequida
árida
fraca
pálida
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
viçosa
Standard usage for describing lush vegetation or vigorous health
Portugal
viçosa
Standard usage, more common in literary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
verde e viçosa
de saúde viçosa
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