emerald green

noun

|Updated on: 2 Aug 2018

Definition of emerald green

1 : a clear bright green resembling that of the emerald

2 : any of various strong greens

Recent Examples of emerald green from the Web

Their darkness contrasted dramatically with the giant leaded glass windows; one dominated by a cobalt blue heart, the other by an emerald green tree of life.

— sam lubell, New York Times, "A Glasgow Architect’s Masterpiece Is Damaged, but Not His Magic," 2 July 2018
Look for pieces that utilize bold jewel tones (emerald green is especially on-trend right now) to create focal points that give a sense of modern, not mod.

— lauren hubbard, ELLE Decor, "How to Master a Modern Italian Look at Home," 28 June 2018
After wearing deep emerald green on St. Patrick's Day, navy blue on Commonwealth Day and other dark hues throughout the winter, Kate Middleton switched up her royal wardrobe with a pleasantly surprising pastel.

— erica gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Channels Princess Diana in an Unexpectedly Bright Look," 21 Mar. 2018
Admittedly, Maison & Objet saw more than a few lush and verdantly inspired pieces, but Judeco’s emerald green and teal painted walls with matching plush seats are the stuff of ideal January daydreams.

— madeleine luckel, Vogue, "10 Maison & Objet Designs We Can’t Stop Thinking About," 23 Jan. 2018
In an image released by the palace, while Meghan sits on the floor of the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, Harry sits on an emerald green couch.

— maria pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle Supports Prince Harry at Polo Match on Princess Diana's Birthday," 1 July 2018
Hosted by the British Ambassador in Stockholm, Middleton shrugged off the emerald green pieces from her daytime appointments for Erdem’s frilly, floral print frock.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Kate Middleton and Alicia Vikander Meet In Two Stunning Evening Looks," 30 Jan. 2018
The princess wore an emerald green halter gown, and even her hair was done up similarly to the Duchess.

— chrissy rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "Princess Sofia Takes a Page from Meghan Markle's Style Book," 15 June 2018
And here, the couple is showered in rose petals by Linda's ten bridesmaids, who wore emerald green Reformation dresses.

— taysha murtaugh, Country Living, "Property Brother Drew Scott and Linda Phan's Wedding Photos are Finally Here," 31 May 2018

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