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 diet includes leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, kale and lettuce, which help slow memory decline. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 These leafy greens are loaded with essential nutrients and health-protective compounds. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 July 2026 Based on the novel of the same name, the feel-good series follows two board-gaming friends in their thirties who meander through leafy suburban life finding solace in their quiet routines. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 July 2026 With leafy green details, dewy water droplets, and adorable 3D ladybugs, this manicure feels straight from nature, while the French tips keep everything looking fresh and elevated. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy

Adjective

Dreamed up by designer Kelly Wearstler, the vibe is decidedly California cool—think sandy, neutral tones, wood accents, vintage rugs, floor-to-ceiling windows, and tons of lush greenery.

— Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Last week, Pamela Anderson went viral — for her lush, enchanting garden.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

Old and new stone houses dotted a hillside green with olive and citrus trees.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
Instead, the battle for the other three jerseys — polka dot, white, and green — has animated this race, with the trio finally and only settled on stage 20.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of green

Adjective

Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and their grown son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), who hasn’t seen his father since childhood, cling uneasily to the hope that Odysseus is alive and on his way home.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
This summer seems no different, other than being sandwiched between her aging parents and grown children, and the rage and melancholy that comes with menopause.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of grown

Adjective

The treat is made from blending water, sugar and fruit flavorings into a smooth dense consistency.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
This Asian shrub fits easily into gardens, with a dense, compact habit and clusters of tiny pink or white flowers in late spring or summer.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026