LEAFLESS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

leafless

adjective

Definition of leafless next

as in barren

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Recent Examples of leafless The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless. —

Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafless

barren

Adjective

The fires eviscerated many of the plants and trees in and around the burn zones, leaving behind barren lots and charred swaths of parkland.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
There are quite a few interesting options this summer, especially compared to last year’s barren goalie landscape that was headlined by veteran backups.

— Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 June 2026