Word
forested
Phoneticsforest·ed
US/ˈfɔɹəstəd/
UK/fˈɒɹɪstɪd/
Definition
adj. covered with many trees. You use this to describe land or mountains that are full of woods.
adj. covered with forests or a dense growth of trees. Often used to describe terrain or geographical regions.
Examples
“The hikers walked through the forested mountains.”
“Large parts of the northern territory remain heavily forested and are difficult to access by car.”
“The valley is densely forested with ancient pines, providing a natural habitat for several endangered species that thrive in the undisturbed shade of the canopy.”
Examples
simple
“The hikers walked through the forested mountains.”
contextual
“Large parts of the northern territory remain heavily forested and are difficult to access by car.”
complex
“The valley is densely forested with ancient pines, providing a natural habitat for several endangered species that thrive in the undisturbed shade of the canopy.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'is' or 'remains'.
Real-World Examples
“On Friday, Israeli munitions created large wildfires in two heavily forested areas, in Kfarchouba, close to the border, and between Jezzine and the western Bekaa valley.” “The Government of Aragón has issued an 'ES-Alert' urging people not to go hiking in the area or engage in any other activities in forested areas and to remain in urban settings.” Etymology
From forest + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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