leafy

American  

[lee-fee] / ˈli fi /

adjective

leafier, leafiest

1. having, abounding in, or covered with leaves or foliage.

   the leafy woods.

2. having broad leaves or consisting mainly of leaves.

   leafy vegetables.

3. leaflike; foliaceous.

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leafy British  

/ ˈliːfɪ /

adjective

1. covered with or having leaves

2. resembling a leaf or leaves

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Other Word Forms

• leafiness noun

Etymology

Origin of leafy

First recorded in 1545–55; leaf + -y ¹

Example Sentences

There’s kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, spinach and mustard greens — a medley of leafy green vegetables that are best enjoyed massaged in olive oil, slow-cooked or sautéed.

From Salon

I dropped the clothes into a large basket and called goodbye to Ma and Togbe, who waved me off absently, heads still bowed between the leafy maize shoots.

From Literature

Along the leafy boulevards of Buenos Aires, optimism is rising as the government softens financial controls, encouraging Argentines to plow previously undeclared cash into everything from cars to real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Set on a 0.66-acre lot, the 3,700-square-foot abode is surrounded by lush landscaping and leafy trees that help to create a true feeling of privacy.

From MarketWatch

I popped my head up from the leafy green undergrowth and looked toward the buggy.

From Literature

Related Words

• shaded
• shady
• verdant
• wooded