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 of leafy

• lush
• green
• grown
• dense

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

If your Valentine isn’t big on flowers, switch it up with a gorgeous leafy houseplant. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026

Asparagus is a good choice, as are many other cruciferous veggies and leafy greens. —Beth Krietsch, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026

The plant produces delicious hazelnuts encased in leafy husks, with male catkins that appear in late winter and early spring. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026

Adding superfoods such as goji berries, leafy greens, seeds, nuts, and Greek yogurt boosts protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Jan. 2026

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