Veiny: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used to describe a surface where veins or vein-like structures are very visible. Commonly applied to skin or plant leaves.

• His hands were veiny from years of hard labor.
• The veiny leaves of the plant looked intricate and beautiful.

Typically used in a scientific or medical context to refer to the system of blood vessels in the body or in plants.

• She specialized in vascular surgery.
• The vascular system of the plant includes both xylem and phloem.

Mostly used to describe something that has a network of lines or veins, like leaves, stones, or marble surfaces.

• The marble countertop was beautifully veined.
• The artist drew a veined leaf as part of her botanical illustration.

An uncommon and quite formal word that is mostly used in scientific texts or literary descriptions to denote something full of veins.

• The venose structure of the insect's wings was examined under the microscope.
• The venose pattern on the leaf caught the scientist's attention.