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woody

Prononciation : [ˈwʊdi]

Mot

Contexte : « nature »

(adjective) something that is made of or has a lot of wood. If you see a lot of trees or materials that come from trees, you can say it's woody.

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The backyard is full of woody plants and tall trees, making it a great place to play.

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The garden is not woody at all; it only has flowers and no trees.

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Is the area around the house woody enough to provide shade?

Contexte : « texture »

(adjective) when something has a texture or firmness like wood. It feels hard and not soft when you touch it. Think of a wooden stick; it is woody.

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The sculpture felt woody because it was made from a solid piece of wood.

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The teddy bear is not woody; it is soft and plush.

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Does this table feel woody or is it smooth?

Contexte : « literature »

(adjective) writing that is overly stiff or dry, like it lacks excitement. If a story or poem is woody, it might be hard to read or not very fun.

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The story was engaging, and not at all woody; I enjoyed every part of it.

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The lecture was very woody, and I found it hard to pay attention.

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Do you think the book is too woody to hold your interest?

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