woodsier; woodsiest
Synonyms of woodsynext
: characteristic or suggestive of woods
the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

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The character designs are delightful, the physicality of the animals a constant source of amusement and the lush green backgrounds of the woodsy setting make Hoppers a treat for the eyes. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026 Lilian’s children went to a small independent school, its woodsy campus aspiring to be a fairy-tale-like setting. Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026 The women are compelling and beautiful, among them a fuchsia-haired scientist, woodsy sculptor and psychonaut bartender. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 In addition to being known as a venture capital hub, Sand Hill Road is a popular Silicon Valley spot for cycling and is a common route to and from the quiet, woodsy bikeways of Woodside, Portola Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodsy was in 1854

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“Woodsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodsy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

woodsy

adjective
woodsier; woodsiest
: of, relating to, or suggestive of woods
a woodsy smell

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