palmy
palmy · palmier · palmiest
Of, related to, or abounding in palm treesOf, related to, or abounding in palm trees.
/ˈpɑːmi/
Meaning
3 sensesOf, related to, or abounding in palm trees.
(figuratively)Prosperous, flourishing, booming or thriving.
(obsolete)Made out of palm leaves or palm sap.
More definitions
- very lively and profitable
Origin
From palm + -y.From palm + -y.
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Forms
palmier, palmiestSynonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- very lively and profitable:boomingflourishingprosperingprosperousroaringthrivingburgeoning
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedpalminess
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form