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

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 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

But the woodsy, wintry plan felt right for Maine, participants said.

From New York Times

I grew up in a small, woodsy — but tony — Hudson River Valley village 30 miles north of Manhattan during the 1970s and ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times