vernal
UK: ˈvɜː.nəl | US: ˈvɝː.nəl
adj. relating to or occurring in spring
adj. (figuratively) fresh, youthful, or lively
vernal = vern<spring> + al<adjective suffix>
- vern<spring>: From Latin vernalis, derived from ver ("spring").
- al<adjective suffix>: A Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives (e.g., "natural," "seasonal").
Etymology Origin:
The word vernal traces back to Latin vernalis, which stems from ver, the Latin word for "spring." This root is also found in vernal equinox, marking the start of spring. The suffix -al transforms it into an adjective, capturing the essence of spring—renewal, freshness, and vitality. Over time, vernal expanded metaphorically to describe anything youthful or vibrant.
The garden was full of vernal blooms after the winter frost.
She had a vernal energy that made her seem much younger.
The vernal equinox marks equal daylight and darkness.
His poetry celebrated the vernal beauty of the countryside.
The festival symbolizes vernal rebirth in many cultures.