leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

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

Synonyms

• green
• grown
• lush
• luxuriant
• overgrown
• verdant

Examples of leafy in a Sentence

the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, add some high-fiber, watery foods to your diet, like cucumbers and leafy greens, Dowler says. —Sarah Klein, Time, 29 Apr. 2025

Kale Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green packed with vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Apr. 2025

Salt is commonly used to dampen bitter flavors—Brussels sprouts or leafy greens are a good example—so when the bitterness of the watermelon is masked by the salt, the sugary sweetness shines. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025

Berries, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, and apples also contain a bunch of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory capabilities. —Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing leafy

• leafy liverwort
• leafy spurge

Rhymes for leafy

• beefy

Kids Definition

leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

leafier; leafiest

1

a

: having or full of leaves

leafy woodlands

b

: consisting mostly of leaves

leafy vegetables

2

: resembling a leaf