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 of leafy

• 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

Panama City is having a moment this year, thanks to the centennial of its famed canal and the transformation of the 1917 neoclassical headquarters of the American Trade Developing Company, in the leafy UNESCO World Heritage neighborhood of Casco Viejo, into a hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Decorative wallpapers with stripes and leafy motifs span the bedrooms, including the primary suite. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 June 2026

Greens gummies have crowded out powders in the wellness aisle, and shoppers want to know whether the chewable shortcut to leafy nutrients actually delivers. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

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