OVERGROWN Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

overgrown

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn

Definition of overgrown

as in lush

covered with a thick, healthy natural growth the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots

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Recent Examples of overgrown McCall tried to create a contrast between the locations, with the Cady clan’s surroundings having an overgrown quality reflecting the uncontrollable insanity at the heart of the family. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 At San Gaetano, Nonno pulled onto the narrow, overgrown path, lined by thick, veined grapevines, and drove to the end of it, parking just under the almond tree. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 The cemetery’s new board of directors has aspirations to turn the graveyard — the final resting place of the famous and not so famous — from decaying and overgrown to a future urban green space that would attract visitors. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 Historically, modest fires every seven to 20 years kept forests from being overgrown and choked with highly flammable dead wood and brush, Williams said. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overgrown

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Dreamed up by designer Kelly Wearstler, the vibe is decidedly California cool—think sandy, neutral tones, wood accents, vintage rugs, floor-to-ceiling windows, and tons of lush greenery.

— Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Last week, Pamela Anderson went viral — for her lush, enchanting garden.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and their grown son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), who hasn’t seen his father since childhood, cling uneasily to the hope that Odysseus is alive and on his way home.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
This summer seems no different, other than being sandwiched between her aging parents and grown children, and the rage and melancholy that comes with menopause.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of grown

Adjective

Old and new stone houses dotted a hillside green with olive and citrus trees.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
Instead, the battle for the other three jerseys — polka dot, white, and green — has animated this race, with the trio finally and only settled on stage 20.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of green

Adjective

The treat is made from blending water, sugar and fruit flavorings into a smooth dense consistency.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
This Asian shrub fits easily into gardens, with a dense, compact habit and clusters of tiny pink or white flowers in late spring or summer.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of dense

Adjective

For leafy greens like lettuce, the agency recommends rinsing the inner leaves thoroughly under clean, running water after discarding the outer layers.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
Each company explicitly named the illness as a material business risk and warned fresh, raw leafy greens handled at its restaurants were at risk for the parasite.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of leafy

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