Woodier: meaning, definitions and examples

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woodier

 

[ ˈwʊd.i.ɚ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative quality

Woodier is the comparative form of the adjective 'woody'. It describes something that has more characteristics or qualities of wood, such as being porous, fibrous, or resembling wood in appearance or texture.

Synonyms

more wooden, more woody.

Examples of usage

  • This piece of furniture looks woodier than the others.
  • The forest here feels woodier than I remember.
  • His writing style became woodier over time.
  • The new material is even woodier than the previous one.

Translations

Translations of the word "woodier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais lenhoso

🇮🇳 लकड़ी का

🇩🇪 holziger

🇮🇩 lebih kayu

🇺🇦 більш дерев’яний

🇵🇱 bardziej drewniany

🇯🇵 より木のような

🇫🇷 plus boisé

🇪🇸 más leñoso

🇹🇷 daha ahşap gibi

🇰🇷 더 나무 같은

🇸🇦 أكثر خشبية

🇨🇿 více dřevnatý

🇸🇰 viac drevitý

🇨🇳 更木质的

🇸🇮 bolj lesnat

🇮🇸 meira timburkenndur

🇰🇿 көп ағашты

🇬🇪 მეტი ხისებრი

🇦🇿 daha taxta kimi

🇲🇽 más leñoso

Etymology

The word 'woodier' is derived from the base word 'woody', which itself comes from the Old English 'wudu', meaning 'wood'. The suffix '-y' is used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic of the noun it is derived from, while '-ier' is the comparative suffix. 'Woody' and its comparative 'woodier' have been used in the English language to describe things that possess the qualities or characteristics of wood. The use of such comparatives in language allows speakers to express degrees of qualities in a dynamic and descriptive manner, enriching the vocabulary and helping to convey more nuanced meanings.