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 Shared amenities include access to the leafy campus, a gym, parking, and storage, and the Space Needle is 10 minutes away. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 Holland also advises lettuce, leafy vegetables, and anything with a string should stay away from the sink. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Myriad historical sites, leafy state parks, and uninterrupted views make the Ohio River Scenic Byway one of the most satisfying river drives in the Midwest. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Linden Pride Expands Dante to Elizabeth Street Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson, who reinvented aesthetic cocktail spot Dante, are expanding the concept to a leafy stretch of Elizabeth Street in NoLIta. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy

Adjective

Maintaining a lush, healthy lawn takes year-round diligence to keep soil healthy and weeds, pests, and diseases at bay.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Some Ferns Ferns may bring a lush, woodland feel indoors, but certain varieties aren’t always the best choice.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
Counters and other surfaces include Lincoln marble from Colorado, with green and brown veining, along with brass and other natural materials.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of green

Adjective

Rings are not always uniform, and JWST might simply have cut through a denser clump.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026
Starting with what is often called the Arab Spring and ending with the Black Lives Matter protests that followed George Floyd’s murder in 2020, the demonstrations—dense, synchronized, and persistent—dwarfed older, briefer moments of global protest.

— Rachel Nolan, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026