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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David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Commodity Milk Personal Eau de Parfum was picked the best overall for its fusion of softly woody and lactonic notes.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Rosemary that’s left unpruned can become woody with bare patches that stop producing leaves.
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Adjective
Our experience generally syncs with the brand’s own chemical analyses, which found compounds contributing to woodier flavors more pronounced in the Texas-aged bourbon.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Commodity Milk Personal Eau de Parfum was picked the best overall for its fusion of softly woody and lactonic notes.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Noun
The woody ribs are comparable to other hardwoods, ideal for building fences, ramadas, and homes.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 July 2025
Rosemary that’s left unpruned can become woody with bare patches that stop producing leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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