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
Examples of leafy in a Sentence
the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
This analysis looked only at citrus and depression, but prior research suggests fatty fish,
leafy greens,
and certain herbs may be mood-lifters.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Feb. 2025
This holds especially true for leafy greens like lettuce, cabbage, celery, parsley, radishes, tomatoes, and cucumbers, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
The Best Herbs to Grow Together for a Flavorful Container Garden
Leafy Green Vegetable Stems
True, the stems of sturdy leafy greens including Swiss chard, collard, kale, and mustard greens aren’t always pleasant to eat in salads or sautés.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leafy
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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leafy
adjective
leafier; leafiest
1
a
: having or full of leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: consisting mostly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
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