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 Checking weatherstripping around doors and windows, inspecting outdoor faucets, trimming overgrown trees and servicing HVAC systems can help prevent unexpected issues down the line. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Without regular weeding, native plants can become overgrown and choked by the same non-native weeds that grow everywhere else. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Lee says overgrown trees are among the most common constituent complaints. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Republicans have argued the rule prevents logging projects to clear out overgrown forests, as well as road construction that would aid firefighters responding to fire starts deep in the backcountry. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overgrown

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Prolonged periods of drought are scorching French pastures, leeching them of their usual lush green vitality and leaving behind parched, lifeless yellow fields.

— Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Heat and uneven rainfall have stressed forests in some areas, while timely moisture has kept others lush.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

And the knock out dish is the tomato pasta which features a selection of local grown tomatoes prepared a number of ways, all cooked with al dente spaghetti.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Jacquees looks toward what’s next, reflecting the confidence and grown-man perspective behind his new era.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of grown

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While the species can reach large tree height, selecting a smaller bush variety that produces blue-green fruits in fall is a plus for the garden.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Demario Davis will be the Jets’ green-dot linebacker, receiving the defensive calls from Glenn.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of green

Adjective

Fires routinely sweep Kinshasa’s dense neighborhoods during the dry season, where rapid urban growth outpaces basic protections such as reliable fire and emergency services.

— Saleh Mwanamilongo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
There comes a moment, looking at Evans’s dense worlds, when the eye stops decoding and the mind begins to surrender.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

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