leavy

American  

[lee-vee] / ˈli vi /

adjective

Archaic.

leavier, leaviest

1. leafy.

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Etymology

Origin of leavy

First recorded in 1400–50, leavy is from the late Middle English word levy. See leaf, -y ¹

Example Sentences

Over the course of two days, Leavy and I talked back and forth on video chat, email, text and the phone about the state of baseball.

From Salon

Leavy’s passion for the game is infectious, and as a woman, her election would be history-making.

From Salon

With notable exceptions — such as the recently introduced pitching clock, which she celebrates — Leavy advocates a managerial approach that balances the use of data and analytics with human instincts and gut feelings that have traditionally brought magic to baseball.

From Salon

“I didn’t even yawn,” Leavy said.

From Salon

I’m on board with making Jane Leavy MLB commissioner but only if she confronts the obsession with “spitting.”

From The Wall Street Journal