overgrown

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn How to pronounce overgrown (audio)
Definition of overgrownnext
as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots

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Recent Examples of overgrown Try to avoid a hard pruning, but don’t feel bad cutting overgrown stems and branches. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 July 2026 The vacant lot in College Town looks a little overgrown but more lush than unkempt. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The neighborhood refreshed 18 planters this spring, tearing out dead and overgrown plants and replacing them with more appropriate foliage based on the recommendations from resident horticulturists. — Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026 When rescuers first met her, Rockalina’s eyes were sealed shut, her nails were severely overgrown, and cat hair had become tightly wrapped around one of her legs. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overgrown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrown
  1. lush
  2. grown
  3. green
  4. dense
  5. leafy
Adjective
  • Dreamed up by designer Kelly Wearstler, the vibe is decidedly California cool—think sandy, neutral tones, wood accents, vintage rugs, floor-to-ceiling windows, and tons of lush greenery.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
  • Last week, Pamela Anderson went viral — for her lush, enchanting garden.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of lush
Adjective
  • But the young, fearless team’s win on Sunday left grown men in green and red jerseys in tears around the 82,000-seat Croke Park Stadium.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 July 2026
  • Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), and their grown son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), who hasn’t seen his father since childhood, cling uneasily to the hope that Odysseus is alive and on his way home.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of grown
Adjective
  • Old and new stone houses dotted a hillside green with olive and citrus trees.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • Instead, the battle for the other three jerseys — polka dot, white, and green — has animated this race, with the trio finally and only settled on stage 20.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of green
Adjective
  • The treat is made from blending water, sugar and fruit flavorings into a smooth dense consistency.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • This Asian shrub fits easily into gardens, with a dense, compact habit and clusters of tiny pink or white flowers in late spring or summer.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of dense
Adjective
  • While the same steep leafy green hills surround the historic center, Levanto stretches along a broad gulf, giving it a palpable sense of space.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Past outbreaks have been linked to leafy greens, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, snow peas, green onions, and raspberries.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
Definition of leafy

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