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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Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024
Still, the notes of prune and toasted almond came through, along with a woodier flavor.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Paper Wasps build their homes outdoors under roof eaves out of woody and plant materials with their saliva.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Those who prefer a slightly woodier scent will love Viktor & Rolf's Good Fortune, an eau de parfum hinted with jasmine, vanilla, and palo santo.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024
Still, the notes of prune and toasted almond came through, along with a woodier flavor.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
Its opening notes meld Sicilian mandarin with Sri Lankan cinnamon, while the heart takes a woody route through Jamaican amyris (which smells similar to sandalwood) and powdery Italian Iris.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Paper Wasps build their homes outdoors under roof eaves out of woody and plant materials with their saliva.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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