Palmy
adjective
Relating to palms (the type of tree), filled with or having lots of palm trees.
The palmy beaches of Florida attract tourists from all over the world.
Often appears as...
- palmy beaches
- palmy islands
adjective
Prosperous, thriving, successful, especially when referring to a specific period of time.
During the palmy days of the British Empire, the sun never set on its territories.
Often appears as...
- palmy days
- palmy years
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Historical
adjective
Relating to palms (the type of tree), filled with or having lots of palm trees.
The palmy beaches of Florida attract tourists from all over the world.
Often appears as...
- palmy beaches
- palmy islands
adjective
Prosperous, thriving, successful, especially when referring to a specific period of time.
During the palmy days of the British Empire, the sun never set on its territories.
Often appears as...
- palmy days
- palmy years
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Tropical Imagery
Use 'palmy' to evoke images of tropical paradise with warm climates and lush vegetation.
They enjoyed their honeymoon on the palmy shores of Tahiti.
Pro Tip 2/3Vacation Destinations
'Palmy' often appears in travel literature marketing exotic, relaxing destinations.
The brochure described the island as a palmy retreat far from the city's bustle.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Palms
While 'palmy' suggests palms, it implies a place is also pleasant and desirable.
The palmy resort was not only full of palms but also had a serene atmosphere.
Pro Tip 1/3Tropical Imagery
Use 'palmy' to evoke images of tropical paradise with warm climates and lush vegetation.
They enjoyed their honeymoon on the palmy shores of Tahiti.
Pro Tip 2/3Vacation Destinations
'Palmy' often appears in travel literature marketing exotic, relaxing destinations.
The brochure described the island as a palmy retreat far from the city's bustle.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Palms
While 'palmy' suggests palms, it implies a place is also pleasant and desirable.
The palmy resort was not only full of palms but also had a serene atmosphere.
Pro Tip 1/3Tropical Imagery
Use 'palmy' to evoke images of tropical paradise with warm climates and lush vegetation.
They enjoyed their honeymoon on the palmy shores of Tahiti.
Pro Tip 2/3Vacation Destinations
'Palmy' often appears in travel literature marketing exotic, relaxing destinations.
The brochure described the island as a palmy retreat far from the city's bustle.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Palms
While 'palmy' suggests palms, it implies a place is also pleasant and desirable.
The palmy resort was not only full of palms but also had a serene atmosphere.
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