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 The drive winds through leafy forest, windswept prairie, and sparkling shoreline from just outside Manistee on Michigan’s west coast to the southern end of West Grand Traverse Bay. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026 Lettuce and other leafy foods with multiple layers pose a higher risk of contamination, but with a vigorous wash and peeling the outer layers, even the greens can be saved. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Separated from downtown Ho Chi Minh City by a bend in the Saigon River, Thảo Điền was once best known as the city’s expat enclave—a leafy neighborhood of villas, international schools, and cafés catering largely to foreign residents. — Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 But harvesting at the right time is key, as the leafy green will wilt under the hot summer sun. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy

Adjective

Shrouded in lush gardens, and a mere five-minute drive away (and only a 10-minute walk to the Limegrove Shopping Center), this is a more casual, chill stay, with a beach bar lunch at Harolds worth stopping off for.

— Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Summer is when tomato plants really hit their stride, producing lush foliage, bright yellow blooms, and the promise of a plentiful harvest.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

Adjacent to the tent, a small green building holds this year’s newest cannabis display and awards category, homegrown cultivation.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
As the conflict in the Middle East weakens supply chains, China aims to increase its production of ethylene in its first fully green production chain.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of green

Adjective

At the same time, the bath shouldn’t be tucked so deeply into dense landscaping that predators can hide nearby.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
With consistent use, many people also notice that regrowing hair becomes finer and less dense, making epilators an appealing alternative for anyone looking to stretch the time between hair removal sessions.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026