leafier; leafiest
1
a
: furnished with or abounding in leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: having broad-bladed leaves
mosses, grasses, and leafy plants
c
: consisting chiefly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
specifically
: laminate
Examples of leafy in a Sentence
the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Aside from adding it to fruit salads, try this melon in juices, smoothies, frozen desserts, or even grilled for a leafy green salad.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Paths traversing the hillside, a wraparound porch and leafy terraces are integral to outside living at the Nittler Residence.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Aside from adding it to fruit salads, try this melon in juices, smoothies, frozen desserts, or even grilled for a leafy green salad.
—Christina Manian, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, bell peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens are consistently associated with healthier skin appearance.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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leafy
adjective
leafier; leafiest
1
a
: having or full of leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: consisting mostly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
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