LEATHERY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

leathery

adjective

ˈle-t͟hə-rē

Definition of leathery

as in tough

not easily chewed the leathery meat served in the cafeteria drove many of us to start bringing our own lunches

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Recent Examples of leathery The black dress was crafted in a leathery fabric, with a shift bodice and sinuous, elevated neckline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Backlit with the beams from a flashlight, a figure came into view inside the leathery sac. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 This 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner is an earthy, leathery scent that opens with a cheerful pop of mandarin, which brightens up the richer notes of rose, osmanthus, and vetiver. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for leathery

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Adjective

The case has led to calls for tougher oversight of churches and other religious organizations in a country where religious faith plays a prominent role in public life.

— Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Thermal equilibrium might sound like a tough concept, but hundreds of systems reach them around us on a daily basis.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tough

Adjective

Peanut brittle in individual packages lack the name of producer and ingredients.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Robotics is already operating at scale in some structured environments, while remaining expensive, brittle or difficult to integrate in others.

— Rodrigo Madanes, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of brittle

Adjective

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

Definition of chewy

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