Synonyms of overgrown

overgrown

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn 

as in lush

covered with a thick, healthy natural growth

the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lush
• grown
• green
• dense
• leafy
• fertile
• verdant
• rich
• luxuriant
• tangled
• prolific
• fruitful
• productive
• fecund
• fat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• barren
• leafless
• poor
• unproductive
• impoverished
• depleted
• bleak
• infertile
• dry
• stark
• arid
• dead
• parched
• desert
• sere
• waterless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overgrown

Residents, tribal leaders and advocates say the shaded, overgrown site is a vital urban refuge and cultural landscape, suing Pasadena over tree removal, excavation and potential harm to ancestral remains. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

The area was heavily overgrown with dense vegetation, which created poor visibility and increased the risk of surprising wildlife, ADF&G said. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

The place was dark, the fixtures dated, the backyard ratty and overgrown. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 July 2026

Try to avoid a hard pruning, but don’t feel bad cutting overgrown stems and branches. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 July 2026