bushy

/ˈbʊʃi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbʊʃi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbu̇-shē/ (ame, mw)

bushy — adjective

  • bushypositive
  • bushiercomparative
  • bushiestsuperlative

1. describes hair, fur, or whiskers that grows thickly and sticks out in many direc

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes hair, fur, or whiskers that grows thickly and sticks out in many directions rather than lying flat against the skin or body; often used for eyebrows, beards, moustaches, and animal tails.

例句

Tariq's bushy eyebrows looked like two dark caterpillars sitting above his eyes.

collocation: bushy eyebrows

After weeks without grooming, the stray dog had grown a bushy coat of tangled fur.

collocation: bushy coat / bushy fur

同義詞
  • thick

    general term for density; less specific than 'bushy' about outward spread

  • fluffy

    implies softness and lightness; 'bushy' does not suggest softness

  • bristly

    suggests short, stiff hair; 'bushy' usually implies longer growth

  • shaggy

    suggests long, untidy hair hanging down; 'bushy' implies outward spread

反義詞
  • thin

    opposite of thick density

  • sparse

    implies widely spaced individual hairs

用法筆記

Subject nouns are typically facial hair (eyebrows, beard, moustache), animal features (fur, tail, coat), or hair on the head. Not used for plants — see sense 2.

常見錯誤

❌My hair is so bushy today — I need to brush it.' (when you mean untidy, not thick).
✅My hair is so messy today
💡I need to brush it.' — 'bushy' means thick and sticking outward, not simply untidy; use 'messy' for hair that needs brushing.

2. describes a plant, shrub, or area of vegetation that has many branches, stems, o

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a plant, shrub, or area of vegetation that has many branches, stems, or leaves growing close together in all directions, so it looks full and rounded like a bush.

例句

In a corner of the garden grew a bushy rosemary plant attracting many bees.

collocation: bushy + plant name

Elena planted bushy lavender along her balcony edge to create a screen.

同義詞
  • dense

    focuses on compactness of growth; less visual than 'bushy' about rounded shape

  • leafy

    emphasises abundant leaves; 'bushy' includes branches and overall shape

  • overgrown

    suggests untidiness or neglect; 'bushy' can be well-cared-for

  • lush

    implies rich, healthy growth; 'bushy' is purely about shape and density

反義詞
  • sparse

    opposite of dense; widely spaced branches

  • thin

    describes plants with few branches or leaves

用法筆記

Commonly describes cultivated garden plants (lavender, rosemary, mint) and intentionally trimmed hedges. Less common for wild, uncontrolled growth — 'overgrown' is preferred for that situation.

常見錯誤

❌The tree became bushy after pruning' (trees are not usually described as bushy).
✅The shrub became bushy after pruning.
💡'bushy' describes dense, low-lying plants with many stems, not tall trees.