Leafier: meaning, definitions and examples
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leafier
[ ˈliːfiər ]
nature description
The term 'leafier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'leafy', which means having many leaves or being lush with foliage. It is often used to describe trees, plants, or areas filled with greenery. A leafier environment suggests a more vibrant, healthy ecosystem, typically associated with greater biodiversity. In landscape design and gardening, leafier plants are usually preferred for their aesthetic appeal and their ability to provide shade.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This garden looks leafier in spring.
- The forest becomes leafier as summer approaches.
- Choose the leafier plants for your landscaping project.
Translations
Translations of the word "leafier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais folhoso
🇮🇳 पत्तेदार
🇩🇪 blätterreicher
🇮🇩 lebih berdaun
🇺🇦 більш листяний
🇵🇱 bardziej liściasty
🇯🇵 より葉の多い
🇫🇷 plus feuillu
🇪🇸 más frondoso
🇹🇷 daha yapraklı
🇰🇷 더 잎이 많은
🇸🇦 أكثر ورقية
🇨🇿 více listnatý
🇸🇰 viac listnatý
🇨🇳 更叶多的
🇸🇮 bolj listnat
🇮🇸 meira laufkennd
🇰🇿 көп жапырақты
🇬🇪 მეტად ფოთლოვანი
🇦🇿 daha yarpaqlı
🇲🇽 más frondoso
Etymology
The word 'leaf' comes from the Old English 'lēaf', which is related to the Old Norse 'lif', and has cognates in various Germanic languages. The suffix '-ier' is commonly used in English to form comparative adjectives, indicating a greater degree of a quality. Thus, 'leafier' directly translates to 'having more leaves' and emphasizes the abundance of foliage. This morphological construction reflects a broader pattern in English where adjectives are made comparative by adding '-er', emphasizing traits in natural environments, especially in contexts related to botany and ecology. The evolution of 'leaf' has consistently associated it with themes of growth and life, making it a central term in agriculture and horticulture throughout history.