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 means freezing lettuce and other leafy greens to be used later in fresh salads isn’t recommended. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Saudi Arabia Hydroponics runs a farm in eastern Saudi Arabia, using floating systems and aeroponics to produce hundreds of tons of vegetables, fruit, and leafy greens, such as kale, cutting down their water usage by 90%. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026 On Saturdays, Riverwalk Market Fair fills a small leafy park sloping down to the Cannon River with vendors selling fine art, fresh produce, and artisan food. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Harvesting early is especially important for leafy greens, which quickly wilt in the afternoon sun and may not last for very long in the fridge. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

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Adjective

Aargau Cantonal Police said one person was killed and five others were wounded after shots were fired at the event in the town of Aarau, a scenic area known for its lush valleys, medieval castles and thermal springs.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Influenced by Barcelona legend Antoni Gaudí and American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Treister’s work in Miami blended modern architecture with art, sculpture and the lush subtropical South Florida landscape.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

The crowd skews toward couples and grown families in fleece, denim, and sneakers, here for quiet quality time or days packed with adventure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Jacquees looks toward what’s next, reflecting the confidence and grown-man perspective behind his new era.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of grown

Adjective

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
There was less consensus about the dust kicked up from the playa, which can be dense enough to cause whiteouts.

— Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026