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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Wartime tunnels and bunkers Before 1965, Vịnh Mốc was a tranquil fishing village in central Vietnam, with a lush landscape of rice paddies, bamboo thickets and golden beaches.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Generations ago, the Central Valley was a vast expanse of lush meadows, wetlands and lakes fed by melting Sierra Nevada snow.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of lush

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Reinhart’s character, Olive Smith, is primarily seen wearing her lab coat, but outside of the laboratory, she is dressed in red, blue and green outfits.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
This Midtown East institution might as well have been the green room for Old New York.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of green

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Morton kosher salt is also very common in home kitchens, but has denser grains than Diamond Crystal.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2026
This approach could eventually help make magnetic memory faster, denser, and more energy efficient.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

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