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

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

In the final coup de théâtre, a black-and-white environment slowly transforms into a brilliantly green, leafy tree as Ana’s choked syllables become the “I” that her father forbade her to use.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, a town in the leafy suburbs of Glasgow has its own connection to the famous fish - and it dates back millions of years.

From BBC

Foods rich in magnesium include dark leafy greens, beans, whole grains, dark chocolate, fatty fish such as salmon, nuts and avocados.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• shaded
• shady
• verdant
• wooded