Woodiness refers to the quality of being woody or resembling wood. There are several synonyms for this word, including lignified, timbered, arboreal, ligneous, woody, and sylvan. Lignified refers to the process of becoming woody, while timbered and arboreal both describe the presence of trees or wood in a particular area. Ligneous and woody both highlight the texture and composition of wood, while sylvan suggests a peaceful, forested environment. All of these words convey the idea of woodiness in different ways and can be useful depending on the context and the specific qualities being emphasized.