Synonyms of fibrous

fibrous

adjective

ˈfī-brəs 

as in stringy

resembling or having the texture of a mass of strings

thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stringy
• wiry
• knotty
• ropy
• thready
• sinewy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fibrous

An annular tear is a small crack in the outer fibrous ring of a spinal disc. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Measles can cause a baby’s spleen to enlarge and the fibrous tissue around the organ to thin. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

The fibrous nature of rope belts lends a relaxed, earthy feel to even the simplest of outfits. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

Imagine then having one of your testicles hit so hard that the tough fibrous tissue layer that surrounds the testicle gets torn open—kind of like tearing through an orange peel. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026