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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In terms of actual whole foods, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and chard also have a high vitamin E content and are therefore among the best foods to eat for eye health.
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
My salads include dark leafy greens like spinach or kale, and baked tofu or a serving of black beans for protein.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
My main ingredient is leafy greens, with a large portion of raw spinach, kale, collard greens, etc.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
My salads include dark leafy greens like spinach or kale, and baked tofu or a serving of black beans for protein.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
My main ingredient is leafy greens, with a large portion of raw spinach, kale, collard greens, etc.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
At New York Fashion Week in February, leafy hues like Fern, Aventurine and Golden Palm as three of the most popular colors favored by designers.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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