stringy
8 synonyms and 2 antonyms for stringy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Made of, or resembling, thin string-like strands; tough and fibrous, especially of food.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Made of, or resembling, thin string-like strands; tough and fibrous, especially of food.
“The overcooked meat had turned stringy and hard to chew.”
Opposites
2. adjective
Of a person or their build, thin and wiry.
“He was tall and stringy, with long, lean limbs.”
Opposites
How to use stringy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stringy meat
stringy hair
stringy build
Etymology
From string plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Full origin of stringy →Frequently asked questions
What does “stringy” mean?
The word “stringy” means made of, or resembling, thin string-like strands; tough and fibrous, especially of food. In plain terms, full of fibrous strands, or (of a person) thin and sinewy.
How do you pronounce “stringy”?
“Stringy” is pronounced STRIH-ngee (/ˈstɹɪŋi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stringy” in a sentence?
Here is “stringy” used in a sentence: “The overcooked meat had turned stringy and hard to chew.”
What is another word for “stringy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stringy” include fibrous and filamentous.
What part of speech is “stringy”?
“Stringy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stringy” have?
“Stringy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made of, or resembling, thin string-like strands; tough and fibrous, especially of food.
