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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
On Tuesday, a solitary bunch of flowers and a candle had been left at the gate near the leafy, shaded street where the couple lived in Brentwood, as a helicopter and a drone flew overhead.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Liquids are among the most difficult foodstuffs to render, and leafy greens, raw meats, and emulsions are where real artistry is unleashed.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Hearty and healthy, this soup is packed with nutritious leafy greens and creamy white beans.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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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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