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
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Adjective
a woody piece of land
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Some are woody shrubs and trees, such as blueberries, peaches, and apples.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Her fragrance rotation seems to move between warm, woody designer scents and lighter, all-over-body fragrances.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Basil roots easily in water, while woodier herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, do better when propagated in soil.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Some are woody shrubs and trees, such as blueberries, peaches, and apples.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
If the florals aren’t convincing enough, the base is grounded with patchouli and pink pepper for a spicy meets woody element that balances any overarching fruity sweetness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Her fragrance rotation seems to move between warm, woody designer scents and lighter, all-over-body fragrances.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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