Definition

Having the characteristics of wood, such as being made of or resembling wood, or being full of trees.

Example

The garden was filled with woody plants that provided shade and beauty.

Conversation

I love how this park feels so woody and full of life.

Yeah, it's nice to be surrounded by nature like this.

The trees here really add to the woody atmosphere, don't you think?

Absolutely! It makes the whole place feel peaceful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Not a valid English word.

Example

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Conversation

Have you seen that old woody station wagon parked down the street?

Yeah, I saw it yesterday! They really don't make cars like that anymore.

I know, right? It has such a cool vintage vibe with the wood paneling.

Root Explanation

Woody → It is formed from "wood" (from Old English *wudu*, meaning tree or timber) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "woody" describes something that has the characteristics of wood or is full of trees.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wood' as the material from trees, and the '-y' means having the quality of. So, something that is 'woody' is full of wood or trees.

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