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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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
There are several veggies, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and more that are ready within two months or less from seed to harvest.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Other fiber-rich foods like leafy greens, oats, beans and whole grains can also help support hormone balance over time, especially for those who are estrogen-dominant (relative to progesterone levels) or have conditions related to hormone imbalance, according to Thomason.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
For vegans and vegetarians, seeds, legumes, and leafy greens such as bok choy and kale provide solid calcium options.
—Melanie Curry, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 14 Apr. 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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