woodsier; woodsiest
Synonyms of woodsynext
: characteristic or suggestive of woods
the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

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Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Tall, needled juniper plants (Juniperus) create a woodsy atmosphere around your fire pit. Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 The neighborhood/area The woodsy, quiet unincorporated city—with just over 3,000 residents and plenty of multi-million-dollar private estates—feels worlds away from everything, despite being a mere 30-minute drive from downtown San Diego. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodsy was in 1854

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“Woodsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodsy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

woodsy

adjective
woodsier; woodsiest
: of, relating to, or suggestive of woods
a woodsy smell

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