jungly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of jungly
Example Sentences
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The road there runs through the jungly Iguape River valley, past banana plantations, an Apostolic church named the Last Call, and small farmhouses with red-tiled roofs.
From The New Yorker • Mar. 25, 2019
Would you like to see a slideshow of American Samoa’s stunning natural beauty, all jagged, jungly mountains and quiet coves, and hear how environmental and cultural stewardship work hand in hand in the territory?
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2018
Jibila is the traditional ruler — the paramount chief — of Penguia, a little domain of jungly hills and dusty villages 250 miles from the capital.
From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2014
A hike on a steep, car-less road up a jungly hill in the middle of the city stood out, but that’s because an anteater crossed my tracks, and I’d never seen one of those before.
From New York Times • May 3, 2013
"I should think this is the easiest way. There's less of that jungly stuff; and more pink rock. Come on."
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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