Meaning & use
woodsy
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Relating to, resembling, or reminiscent of woods or a forest, especially in scent or appearance.
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The candle had a warm, woodsy fragrance of cedar and pine.
They chose a woodsy cabin retreat for their weekend getaway.
A note on using this word
Woodsy is an informal, chiefly American adjective often used to describe scents, décor, or settings that evoke a forest.
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