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
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the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
Eat balanced, nourishing meals: Focus on whole foods like leafy greens, lean meats, eggs, beans, whole grains, and nuts.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 20 May 2025
High-stakes talks in a gated villa The negotiating teams met at the gated villa of Switzerland's U.N. ambassador, overlooking Lake Geneva in the leafy suburb of Cologny.
—Emma Farge, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Some are mayo-based, with thick, creamy dressings, while others use a lighter touch turning to a vinaigrette like a leafy salad to coat the noodles.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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