Synonyms of chewy

chewy

adjective

as in tough

not easily chewed

a flavorful but chewy piece of meat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tough
• brittle
• leathery
• fibrous
• crunchy
• stringy
• sinewy
• hard
• gristly
• cardboardy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tender
• soft
• mushy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chewy

The farro turns nutty and chewy, the hash brings roasted vegetables, and the balsamic cuts through it all with a little brightness. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026

Will Brantley, president of the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said sticky and chewy candies tend to cling to teeth, leaving behind sugary residue that can contribute to cavities. — Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The dense, chewy blondies make your house smell like pancakes. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

These Ghoulish Gummies are nothing more than extra-firm gelatin molds — think Jell-O, but a lot less jiggly and with a great chewy texture. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Its filler entries are also quite chewy and enjoyable — a lot of short clues for long answers, especially running down. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Dduk Dabang The restaurant specializes in toppoki, which are hot dishes filled with chewy rice cakes bathed in a sauce. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Pink bubblegum Baskin-Robbins introduced its bright Pink Bubblegum ice cream in the 1970s, complete with small pieces of chewy bubblegum mixed into each scoop, Tasting Table reported. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

These Trader Joe’s Halloween Gummies are soft, chewy, and are made from surprisingly clean ingredients. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026