Branchy

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Having many branches.
"The shrub was too branchy. It needed to be pruned so it would have a few strong shoots instead of many weak ones."
2
Tending to branch frequently.

Adjective

1
having many branches wordnet

Synonyms

arborescent brachiate branched branching bushy dendroid

Antonyms

Example

"The shrub was too branchy. It needed to be pruned so it would have a few strong shoots instead of many weak ones."

Etymology

From branch + -y.

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