leafy
Americanadjective
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having, abounding in, or covered with leaves or foliage.
the leafy woods.
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having broad leaves or consisting mainly of leaves.
leafy vegetables.
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leaflike; foliaceous.
adjective
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covered with or having leaves
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resembling a leaf or leaves
Other Word Forms
- leafiness noun
Etymology
Origin of leafy
Example Sentences
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Thanks to its plum location on a quiet and leafy cul-de-sac, the property also enjoys ample privacy, with tall trees helping to provide a natural barrier between the home and its neighbors.
From MarketWatch
However, without the right companion ingredient, that leafy salad may not deliver the benefits you expect.
From Science Daily
Its broad, leafy avenues and boulevards, its museums and art galleries, its fine cuisine.
From BBC
“I am not convinced about this wallpaper, Mrs. Clarke. It is very leafy.”
From Literature
In the foreground was a sandy beach; in the back, palm trees rose like green leafy spires, vibrant against an azure sky.
From Literature
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