leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

leafier; leafiest

1

a

: furnished with or abounding in leaves

leafy woodlands

b

: having broad-bladed leaves

mosses, grasses, and leafy plants

c

: consisting chiefly of leaves

leafy vegetables

2

: resembling a leaf

specifically : laminate

Synonyms

• lush
• green
• grown
• dense

Examples of leafy in a Sentence

the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer

Recent Examples on the Web

Tapping into the cosy crime phenomenon, the series will be set in Hampstead, a leafy and affluent corner of north London, which will become the scene of murder and mystery. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025

Alternatively, Hyde Park Village provides a polished shopping experience in a leafy six-block district filled with boutiques, restaurants and courtyards, ideal for an afternoon of strolling and people-watching. —Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

The bedroom has its own leafy view, too. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2025

Guests are further welcomed with a leafy wreath hung on the door, a DIY rope spiderweb on the porch, and pumpkins scattered about. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing leafy

• leafy liverwort
• leafy spurge

Rhymes for leafy

• beefy

Kids Definition

leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

leafier; leafiest

1

a

: having or full of leaves

leafy woodlands

b

: consisting mostly of leaves

leafy vegetables

2

: resembling a leaf