woodsy

[ wood-zee ]

adjective

, woods·i·er, woods·i·est.

1. of, or characteristic or suggestive of, the woods: wood:

   a woodsy fragrance.

woodsy

/ ˈwʊdzɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   of, reminiscent of, or connected with woods

   a woodsy mountain hideaway

Word History and Origins

Origin of woodsy¹

1855–60, Americanism; wood ¹ + -s ³ + -y ¹; -sy

Example Sentences

Others complained about the woodsy, pungent flavor.

From Los Angeles Times

A woodsy hike becomes a Petri dish of human nature in “Good One,” writer-director India Donaldson’s tense, revealing and exquisitely composed feature debut about a 17-year-old at the cusp of adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times

The candle, with its scent of wood and spices, is based on the brand’s fan-favorite Oud Wood fragrance, which has a rich woodsy scent featuring notes of cardamom, patchouli and amber.

From Los Angeles Times

The candle, with its scent of wood and spices, is based on the brand’s fan-favorite Oud Wood fragrance, which has a rich woodsy scent featuring notes of cardamom, patchouli and amber.

From Los Angeles Times

The latter is a woodsy, whimsical track that puts Swift in the hot seat as she vilifies herself as the albatross and that "she is here to destroy you."

From Salon