GRISTLY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

gristly

adjective

Definition of gristly

as in stringy

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Adjective

The seed is held inside a stringy, pulpy husk, which should be cleaned, then removed.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026
Among them is, naturally, the stringy bikini look, and Kylie Jenner appears more than happy to kick off the season while soaking in every second of her dreamy Kylie Cosmetics trip.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 June 2026

Definition of stringy

Adjective

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
Spinach is among the most popular fibrous vegetables due to its versatility and high content of other essential vitamins and minerals, including iron.

— Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of fibrous

Adjective

From there, the leathery red skin is easily peeled away (or popped out by squeezing from the opposite end) to reveal the fleshy white, glossy fruit that feels sort of like a grape without the peel.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Most bats have soft fur, large ears, leathery wings stretched over long finger bones, and tiny, sharp teeth designed for catching insects or feeding on nectar and fruit.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of leathery

Adjective

Add in the textural blend of crunch from the nuts and chewy from the pineapple, and this has quickly become my go-to midday desk snack.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
The daikon cakes have a dense, chewy texture, and combined with the glaze have a satisfying, almost meaty texture.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of chewy

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