GRISTLY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

gristly

adjective

Definition of gristly

as in stringy

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Adjective

While technically edible, the average carve-able jack-o-lantern pumpkin is woody, watery, and stringy in texture—not at all pleasant to eat.

— Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026
Some of my earliest memories include sitting around the kitchen table watching my mom pull out the stringy pumpkin guts so my dad could carve a silly face on it.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of stringy

Adjective

Putting his lean and sinewy physicality to disquieting use, McNairy makes Wilson both unreadable and coldly transparent, giving him equal parts menace and magnetism.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
One of Nebel’s major works was still there — The Wrestlers, a huge plaster work of two sinewy men locked in combat, which had been his thesis as a student.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026

Definition of sinewy

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Signs of major burns include fast swelling skin, deep wounds and leathery or charred skin, according to the Mayo Clinic.

— Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
The singer wore a pair of low-rise leathery bright red pants with a coordinated bra top, jumping on the bra-as-top-trend that really took off during Fashion Month.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of leathery

Adjective

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

Definition of chewy

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