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 Bell peppers also contain vitamin K, though much less than leafy green vegetables. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026 On a leafy corner in Toronto’s Roncesvalles neighborhood, Matt Johnson leads me into his apartment. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026 Its heated saltwater pool occupies a lush courtyard framed by leafy palms and French Quarter architecture, a surprisingly secluded setting considering the noise waiting just outside the hotel. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Past outbreaks have been linked to leafy greens, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, snow peas, green onions, and raspberries. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy

Adjective

For travelers planning safari trips, Fairview Hotel Nairobi, Vignette Collection, offers a sophisticated pre and post-safari stay that combines heritage charm, lush tropical gardens and an immersive introduction to the culture and rhythm of Kenya.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Our lifestyle depicts a curly-haired young man in repose, draped in lush fabrics.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

The hard drive alone contained nearly 500 gigabytes of files and thousands of explicit videos and images of children, including one roughly nine-minute video of a toddler performing oral sex on a grown man, court documents show.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
The point is a grown man being paid millions of dollars to perform professionally doesn’t need his parents driving around in cars listening to radio criticism and then calling the station in their defense.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026