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Leafless - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Leafless describes a tree, plant, or branch that has no leaves, often due to seasonal changes like winter or drought. It can also imply barrenness or simplicity.

leafless

/ˈlifləs/ /ˈliːfləs/

Definition:

Without leaves; bare of foliage.

Synonyms:

bare, defoliated, barren, denuded

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

leafy, verdant, foliated

Common Collocations:

leafless tree, leafless branches, leafless winter, leafless shrub

Derivatives:

leaflessness, leaflessly

Usage Tips:

Use "leafless" to describe plants or trees that have lost their leaves, especially in winter or due to disease.

Common Phrases:

leafless in winter, standing leafless, leafless and lifeless

Etymology:

Derived from "leaf" + "-less," meaning "without leaves," first recorded in the late 16th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The old oak stood leafless against the gray sky.
  • 2. In autumn, the trees gradually become leafless.
  • 3. The drought left the bushes dry and leafless.
  • 4. A leafless vine clung to the brick wall.

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