woodier; woodiest
1
: abounding or overgrown with woods
2
a
: of or containing wood or wood fibers : ligneous
woody tissues
b
: having woody parts : rich in xylem and associated structures
woody plants
3
: characteristic of or suggestive of wood
wine with a woody flavor
woodiness
noun
Examples of woody in a Sentence
Adjective
a woody piece of land
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
The warm and woody Ode on Melancholy mixes notes of patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, and cypriol.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 Jan. 2025
Focus your attention on the soft, bendable stems, but avoid pruning the woody sections of your plant as these areas may not regrow.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Still, the notes of prune and toasted almond came through, along with a woodier flavor.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
The warm and woody Ode on Melancholy mixes notes of patchouli, sandalwood, cedar, and cypriol.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
Touches of bergamot and lemon are added to the mix to brighten its smoky, woody composition.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 Jan. 2025
Focus your attention on the soft, bendable stems, but avoid pruning the woody sections of your plant as these areas may not regrow.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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