green thumb

Speech parts

1. green thumb - Noun

2. green thumb - Phrase

Meaning

a special ability to make plants grow

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

green fingers there fireball formula proficiency gardener grower propagator talent horticulturist floriculturist right stuff up to speed skilled gardener having the goods
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Antonyms

brown thumb inability in gardening inability in growing plants inexperience in gardening lack of experience in gardening lack of skill in gardening
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Hypernyms

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Examples

A garden sounds nice, but I live above the 25 floor and my green thumb is nonexistent. Source: Internet

After 14 years, Keenan and Howerdel still have a green thumb for growing consistent alternative rock albums. Source: Internet

Even if you don’t have a green thumb, adults can guide children for a real growth experience right in your own back yard. Source: Internet

Many have enjoyed the fruits of his labor as his green thumb produced luscious gardens that were the envy of the neighbourhood. Source: Internet

Highly recommended for the green goddesses among us as well as the green thumb wannabes! Source: Internet

Maybe you don't have a green thumb, but you can buy yourself a Midas touch. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

green thumb

Close letter words and terms

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