LEAFY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē

Definition of leafy

as in lush

covered with a thick, healthy natural growth the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer

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Recent Examples of leafy This iron-rich leafy green prefers cooler temperatures, and baby leaves can be harvested within just a few weeks of planting. — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 Registered dietitians say the leafy green primes the gut, eases bloating and supplies nutrients tied to bone density and gut health. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Visitors can also follow a small leafy trail to Kelayang Cave, where hanging bats doze after a night of feasting. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 Pairing slow running with the MIND diet, which includes nuts, whole grains, berries, and leafy greens, may help reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

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Zamindar’s Clubhouse, which opened in June in the former Link & Pin location in South End, offers a lush, opulent space adorned with Indian art, heritage architectural features, brass accents and warm lighting.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
On the album side, Victoria Monét leads the way with Frequency of Love, her lush, 22-track follow-up to her three-time Grammy-winning debut studio album, Jaguar II.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of lush

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Designed for ranch work and rugged driving, the Terra pickup features green paint, 37-inch tires on 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty side steps, a front bull bar, a roof basket with lights, and expanded cargo-bed storage.

— Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
At 12, the future jeweler happened upon a glimmering green stone—priced at 25 cents—in a pawn shop.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of green

Adjective

On paper, director Tom McCarthy‘s latest film, A Statement might appear to be a dense polemic, hardly the stuff of exciting moviemaking.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
This show brings back the lighter stand-alone episode structure of the original's early seasons, with a less dense art style.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dense

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