Definition

In a way that is characterized by the presence of weeds or excessive growth, often implying untidiness or neglect.

Example

The garden looked weedily overgrown after weeks without care.

Conversation

Have you seen how my garden is growing?

Yeah, but it looks a bit weedily right now.

I know, I need to spend some time weeding it soon.

Once you do, it will look much better for sure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weedily is formed from "weed" (from Old English *wēod*, meaning a plant or herb, often one considered undesirable) and the suffix "-ily" (meaning in a manner). The word "weedily" describes something done in a manner that is overgrown with weeds or in a weedy fashion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'weed' as referring to unwanted plants, and '-ily' indicating a manner of doing something. So, when you think of 'weedily', imagine something being done in a way that is overrun by unwanted plants.

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