leafy (ˈliːfɪ
)
Definitions
adjective
Word forms: leafier, leafiest
- covered with or having leaves
- resembling a leaf or leaves
Alternative Forms
ˈleafiness nounSynonyms
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Brinkman lived in a leafy residential street on the slopes of Cow Hollow bordering Pacific Heights.
, BETTER THAN THIS (2002)The unavoidable A-lister from the leafy west London'burbs swooned to Sky Movies: "I have many actress friends.
Megastar (2004)The growth strategy was not supposed to have much impact on the leafy , low-density suburbs which characterise the city.
New Zealand Herald (2003)One minute you are driving up Great Western Road, the next you are looking on to a leafy square, fringed with elegant terraced houses.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The tall flower spikes of garden sorrel should be removed to encourage leafy growth.
, Planning the Organic Herb Garden (1986)