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jungly

[juhng-glee] / ˈdʒʌŋ gli /
ADJECTIVE
overgrown
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST




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Florida’s atmosphere was gushing in all over, swamping me with its jungly breath.

From New York Times Sep. 30, 2020

Many scrambled down the jungly slopes toward the lake.

From The New Yorker Aug. 27, 2018

Would you like to see a slideshow of American Samoa’s stunning natural beauty, all jagged, jungly mountains and quiet coves, and hear how environmental and cultural stewardship work hand in hand in the territory?

From Slate Mar. 15, 2018

A hike on a steep, car-less road up a jungly hill in the middle of the city stood out, but that’s because an anteater crossed my tracks, and I’d never seen one of those before.

From New York Times May 3, 2013

"I should think this is the easiest way. There's less of that jungly stuff; and more pink rock. Come on."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding




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