WOODSY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

woodsy

adjective

Definition of woodsy

as in spicy

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Recent Examples of woodsy The home’s elevator is also covered in wallpaper, with the woodsy floral pattern adding a touch of whimsy. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026 Its woodsy setting is fitting for an artist who has, over the course of her career, regularly turned to nature for both materials and ideas. — Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 There are several parking spots in front of its woodsy front yard. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

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In it, two friends with nothing to lose become hooked on power after hitting on a winning spicy beef jerky recipe made with human flesh.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Dishes such as beef mantou, its interpretation of the Chinese hamburger, thousand-year-old egg and ricotta, passion fruit fish maw noodles, and a generous offering of spicy Yakitori skewers, sums up its imaginative and bold offerings.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of spicy

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The MemoMind One’s summaries were particularly strange and vague, with awkward and nonsensically arranged concepts strung together with flowery horoscope-like language.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Her flowery dress was the brightest thing in our corner of the car.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowery

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High West bourbon lays a warm, oaky foundation for a seasonal blend of crisp apple, aromatic cloves and cardamom, all deepened by the velvety sweetness of crème de cassis.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Get an Ayurvedic treatment at the hotel’s top-notch spa, and finish up with a ritual aromatic bath overlooking the Himalayas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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