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

The area was heavily overgrown with dense vegetation, which created poor visibility and increased the risk of surprising wildlife, the department said. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Kyser also suggests avoiding oversized shrubs, dense planting beds, and overgrown greenery that can make a compact space feel closed in. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026

At the time, though, the lake was overgrown with invasive plants and was being used as a dumping ground. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

According to the Observer’s Evan Moore, Huntersville resident Jodi Rubright leads a herd of about 200 goats that clear overgrown properties across the region through her company, Grateful Grazing Crew. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026