leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

leafier; leafiest

1

a

: furnished with or abounding in leaves

leafy woodlands

b

: having broad-bladed leaves

mosses, grasses, and leafy plants

c

: consisting chiefly of leaves

leafy vegetables

2

: resembling a leaf

specifically : laminate

Synonyms

• green
• grown
• lush
• luxuriant
• overgrown
• verdant

Examples of leafy in a Sentence

the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer

Recent Examples on the Web

Focus on magnesium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024

Green leafy vegetables are helpful for bone health and blood clotting. —Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024

The tour begins in the couple's foyer, where railings are strung with pink and green baubles, velvet ribbon and leafy garland. —Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing leafy

• leafy liverwort
• leafy spurge

Kids Definition

leafy

adjective

ˈlē-fē 

leafier; leafiest

1

a

: having or full of leaves

leafy woodlands

b

: consisting mostly of leaves

leafy vegetables

2

: resembling a leaf