Definition

Having many leaves or being full of leaves; often used to describe plants or trees that are lush and green.

Example

The garden is filled with leafy plants that provide shade in the summer.

Conversation

Have you seen the new park nearby?

Yeah, it's so beautiful with all the leafy trees.

I love how it feels so refreshing to walk there.

Absolutely! The leafy surroundings make it so peaceful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leafy → It is formed from "leaf" (from Old English *leāf*, meaning the foliage of a plant) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives meaning characterized by or full of). The word "leafy" means characterized by or full of leaves.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'leaf' which refers to the green parts of a plant, and remember that 'leafy' describes something that is full of leaves.

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