grassy
UK: ˈɡrɑːsi | US: ˈɡræsi
adj. covered with or resembling grass
adj. green like grass in color
adj. (rare) pertaining to or characteristic of grass
The word "grassy" combines the noun "grass" (from Old English græs, meaning "green plant or herb") with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating "characterized by or full of." This structure follows a common English pattern (e.g., "sunny," "windy") to describe qualities or resemblances. The term has retained its literal sense ("covered with grass") while also gaining figurative uses ("green like grass").
The grassy meadow stretched for miles under the summer sky.
She wore a dress in a grassy shade of green.
The children played on the grassy hill behind the school.
His painting captured the grassy texture of the landscape.
The scent of the grassy field reminded her of childhood.