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bushy

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbʊʃi// UK //bˈʊʃi// bushy

adj. having many small branches or leaves that grow thick and full. You use this to describe plants that look like a bush or a thick bushy beard.

adj. having many small branches or leaves that grow thickly and densely. Often used to describe foliage or facial hair that appears full and rounded.


SIMPLE

The cat has a bushy tail.

CONTEXTUAL

The gardener trimmed the bushy hedges to keep them from blocking the view of the street.

COMPLEX

The old man's face was partially obscured by a thick, bushy beard that had grown so long it reached his chest.

Synonyms
Origin

From bush + -y.

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