spruce

/spruːs/; /spruːs/

Definitions

1. noun

a small to medium-sized evergreen tree of the genus Picea, native to North America and Asia, having needle-like leaves and a conical shape

“The forest was filled with spruce trees that towered above the underbrush.”

2. verb

to make or become more vigorous or lively

“The music spruced up the atmosphere of the party.”

3. adjective

of or relating to spruce trees or their wood, or having a smooth, glossy quality

“The furniture was made from fine spruce wood.”

Synonyms

  • firs
  • pine

Antonyms

  • dull
  • lifeless