Definitions and Examples of fibrous, stringy, tough
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Containing or resembling fibers, especially those that are tough and stringy.
Example
The celery was so fibrous that it was hard to chew.
Containing long, thin strands that are difficult to chew or cut.
Example
The beef was so stringy that it was hard to swallow.
Difficult to chew or cut; requiring a lot of effort to break apart.
Example
The steak was so tough that it took forever to chew.
Key Differences: fibrous vs stringy vs tough
- 1Fibrous describes something that contains or resembles fibers, especially those that are tough and stringy.
- 2Stringy describes something that contains long, thin strands that are difficult to chew or cut.
- 3Tough describes something that is difficult to chew or cut, requiring a lot of effort to break apart.
Effective Usage of fibrous, stringy, tough
- 1Food Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe the texture of food, such as meat, vegetables, or fruits.
- 2Material Properties: Use these antonyms to describe the properties of materials, such as fabrics, ropes, or woods.
- 3Product Reviews: Use these antonyms to write product reviews, such as food, clothing, or furniture.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Fibrous describes something that contains or resembles fibers, stringy describes something that contains long, thin strands, and tough describes something that is difficult to chew or cut. Use these words to describe the texture of food or materials, write product reviews, or describe material properties.
