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 Bees & Greens tours also include a visit to the on-site garden, where the hotel grows all its lettuce, kale, and other leafy greens to be used in the restaurant, ensuring sustainability and freshness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Ethylene-sensitive produce includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, leafy greens, cucumbers, carrots, and asparagus. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Green can come from leafy foods or green dyes, or from food passing too quickly for bile to break down. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Dumas said the Harvest Stand — which is visible from Sheridan Road — opens in early July with herbs and leafy greens. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafy

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Adjective

Aargau Cantonal Police said one person was killed and five others were wounded after shots were fired at the event in the town of Aarau, a scenic area known for its lush valleys, medieval castles and thermal springs.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Influenced by Barcelona legend Antoni Gaudí and American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Treister’s work in Miami blended modern architecture with art, sculpture and the lush subtropical South Florida landscape.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lush

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

Autumn Joy Stonecrop Also called autumn joy sedum, this hardy, summer- and fall-flowering perennial is known for its succulent foliage and dense clusters of tiny pink flowers.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
There was less consensus about the dust kicked up from the playa, which can be dense enough to cause whiteouts.

— Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026