heathery

/ˈhiːðəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or resembling heather; of or relating to heather or heathland

“The heathery moorland stretched as far as the eye could see.”

2. adjective

having a dry, harsh, or wiry texture, like heather

“The heathery plants grew in the arid landscape.”

3. noun

a landscape covered with heather or other low-growing vegetation

“The hikers traversed the heathery terrain.”

Synonyms

  • gorsey
  • heathlike
  • moorland

Antonyms

  • forest
  • woodland