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All fibrous synonyms

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adj fibrous

  • stringy — resembling a string or strings; consisting of strings or stringlike pieces: stringy weeds; a stringy fiber.
  • hairy — covered with hair; having much hair.
  • coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
  • muscular — of or relating to muscle or the muscles: muscular strain.
  • sinewy — having strong sinews: a sinewy back.
  • wiry — made of wire.
  • woody — abounding with wood; wooded.
  • pulpy — pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling pulp; fleshy or soft.
  • threadlike — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
  • fibroid — resembling fiber or fibrous tissue.
  • ropy — resembling a rope or ropes: ropy muscles.
  • stalky — abounding in stalks.

adjective fibrous

  • tough — strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
  • leathery — like leather in appearance or texture; tough and flexible.
  • rubbery — like rubber; elastic; tough.
  • chewy — If food is chewy, it needs to be chewed a lot before it becomes soft enough to swallow.
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