WOODSY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

woodsy

adjective

Definition of woodsy

as in spicy

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Recent Examples of woodsy The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 The neighborhood/area The woodsy, quiet unincorporated city—with just over 3,000 residents and plenty of multi-million-dollar private estates—feels worlds away from everything, despite being a mere 30-minute drive from downtown San Diego. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Speaking of scents, the treatment is available fragrance-free or in Hold, a woodsy, musky, skinlike scent. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026 But rather than the traditional woodsy greens and browns that are typically seen on the pattern, the new sneaker style will reportedly don an alternate pink base for an eye-catching look. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

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In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub.

— Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
The resulting whiskey offers caramel, brown sugar, and baking spice aromas, with a sweet and spicy finish, designed primarily for sipping.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of spicy

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The brunch menu ranges from a breakfast salpicao burger (made with ground wagyu and ribeye, drenched in a rich bone marrow sauce) to a crab omelette with an aromatic coconut sauce.

— Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
Their Spicy Wings are seasoned with Szechuan peppercorn and aromatic five-spice, then finished with a light touch of cilantro.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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