WOODSY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

woodsy

adjective

Definition of woodsy

as in spicy

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Recent Examples of woodsy But rather than the traditional woodsy greens and browns that are typically seen on the pattern, the new sneaker style will reportedly don an alternate pink base for an eye-catching look. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The neighborhood/area The woodsy, quiet unincorporated city—with just over 3,000 residents and plenty of multi-million-dollar private estates—feels worlds away from everything, despite being a mere 30-minute drive from downtown San Diego. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

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Just toss the wedges with some oil, and season with the spicy salt.

— Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Yassine Bounou had to deal with a couple of spicy crosses and made one really good save to smother a Tani Oluwaseyi chance.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of spicy

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Bailee Madison wears a gorgeous gown with flowery detailing at the CeraVe Global CerAwards on June 4 in Los Angeles.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Pastels match the optimism in the air—even when they’re done in small doses, like a flowery French tip or a lavender square nail, proving that even the tiniest manicure details can capture the magic of the season.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026

Definition of flowery

Adjective

The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Like sage, basil is an aromatic herb with strong natural oils that can negatively affect the flavor of cucumbers.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026

Definition of aromatic

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