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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy

Adjective

Traditionally, ‘ryad’ or ‘رياض’ in Arabic means a lush and verdant garden, or oasis.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
One was an overview of the resort revealing its waterfront crystalline castle nestled next to lush greenery and avant-garde attractions.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

The unnamed species was apparently a victim of a creature known as a Manhunter — not to be confused with the cartoons’ friendly, green, Oreo-munching Martian Manhunter.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Hal clocks it, giving his protégé a long side-eye when the green birdie continues to hover overhead after John removes the ring.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of green

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

Newer estimates place the eruption at approximately 912 cubic miles (3,800 cubic kilometers) of dense-rock-equivalent material, although older calculations put the figure closer to 672 cubic miles (2,800 cubic kilometers).

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026