WOODSY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

woodsy

adjective

Definition of woodsy

as in spicy

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Recent Examples of woodsy 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 This is the 62nd year for the Wrightwood Mountaineer Days, when this woodsy mountain town celebrates its heritage and local pride. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

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Her food receives high praise, but a couple days later, one of her friend’s employees dies, possibly from an overdose of an extremely spicy hot sauce.

— Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
End your meal in true New Orleans fashion with a cup of café brûlot, a spicy, alcoholic beverage that is — whoosh!

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 July 2026

Definition of spicy

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Famous for their aromatic leaves and fast growth rates, mints of all sorts naturally repel an assortment of garden pests and keep ants away, too1.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
The beloved seasonal flavor perfectly balances aromatic lemon cake with a punchy raspberry puree.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Definition of aromatic

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