Woody

Pronunciation: /ˈwʊdi/

Definitions of woody

adjective relating to or characteristic of trees or shrubs; abounding in trees

Example Sentences

A1 I found a woody stick in the forest.

A2 The woody scent of pine filled the air.

B1 The cabin had a cozy, woody interior.

B2 The furniture was made of high-quality woody materials.

C1 The woody notes in the wine gave it a rich complexity.

C2 The woody aroma of the aged whiskey was intoxicating.

Examples of woody in a Sentence

formal The woody stems of the plant provide structural support.

informal I love the smell of woody incense burning in the house.

slang That new coffee shop has a really woody vibe, I dig it.

figurative His woody demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.

Grammatical Forms of woody

• past tense: wooded
• plural: woodies
• comparative: woodier
• superlative: woodiest
• present tense: wood
• future tense: will wood
• perfect tense: have wooded
• continuous tense: is wooding
• singular: woody
• positive degree: woody
• infinitive: to wood
• gerund: wooding
• participle: wooded

Origin and Evolution of woody

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'woody' originated from the Old English word 'wudu', which referred to a forest or wooded area.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'woody' evolved to describe something related to or resembling wood, such as having a woody texture or aroma.