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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The close knit crew is also seen at a club (looks like LIV), a hotel pool, a suite with the waterside city twinkling in the background, and a fancy meal at members-only restaurant Casa Tua.
Sanchez, rocking a tight red leather dress, toasted to Nikko on the Italian eatery’s leafy, outdoor patio.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
The oceanfront suite is decked out with pillows, towels, a beach bag, and bedding in Lilly’s Dandy Lions print, a punchy blue and green pattern of leopards and lions in a leafy jungle (the bedding collection is also available at Pottery Barn).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 June 2024
On sunny days — especially weekends and public holidays — locals love to pack a picnic or pop into a deli to grab a sandwich and head out to one of the city’s green, leafy parks.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
How to Choose and Store Artichokes Use these Test Kitchen tips to select the very best artichokes and store them properly:
The peak season for leafy green globe artichokes lasts from March to May.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
The oceanfront suite is decked out with pillows, towels, a beach bag, and bedding in Lilly’s Dandy Lions print, a punchy blue and green pattern of leopards and lions in a leafy jungle (the bedding collection is also available at Pottery Barn).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 June 2024
On sunny days — especially weekends and public holidays — locals love to pack a picnic or pop into a deli to grab a sandwich and head out to one of the city’s green, leafy parks.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
How to Choose and Store Artichokes Use these Test Kitchen tips to select the very best artichokes and store them properly:
The peak season for leafy green globe artichokes lasts from March to May.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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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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