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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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Even woodier and spicier, Lenny Kravitz is still the face of the fragrance.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The long-lasting floral and woody fragrance combines a rich blend of raspberry, jasmine and Ambrox Super, offering a warm and spirited aroma.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
At once woody, fresh, and mysterious, the cologne has prominent notes of cedarwood and hinoki.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Even woodier and spicier, Lenny Kravitz is still the face of the fragrance.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Noun
No fireplace, no problem—Diptyque’s Feu de Boi is the perfect blend of smokey and woody that really smells as if there's a fire crackling in your living room (minus the extra work).
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
The long-lasting floral and woody fragrance combines a rich blend of raspberry, jasmine and Ambrox Super, offering a warm and spirited aroma.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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