CHEWY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

chewy

adjective

Definition of chewy

as in tough

not easily chewed a flavorful but chewy piece of meat

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Recent Examples of chewy To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Cream of tartar adds a touch of tang but keeps the cookies chewy, too. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The menu leans into comfort — thick, chewy dough, generous toppings and a sauce that’s been a local talking point for years. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Gelato is churned more slowly than ice cream, giving it a dense, almost taffy-like chewy texture. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Give these time to warm up so the mochi softens and the ice cream isn’t rock hard and you’ll be rewarded with a creamy, chewy, messy treat. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Taste of New York brings classic New York-style pizza to the metro with foldable slices, crisp, chewy crusts and a 550-degree oven that delivers the perfect char. — Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026 Regions all over the globe have discovered the naturally sweet flavor of these chewy gems and the versatility that comes from all the different varieties. — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 One mom in Frederick, Maryland, notes the chewier and cheesier, the better. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewy

Adjective

The war, and in particular Iran’s direct targeting of the Gulf, makes this approach a tough pill to swallow.

— Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026
The conversation shifted from tougher ordinances toward resource allocation and investing in third spaces, which are places outside of work, school or home.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tough

Adjective

Many of the blades made late in the war were rushed through production, and many slipped through that were too brittle or too soft.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
That moisturizing combination can benefit dry, brittle strands, too, since better lubricated hair creates less friction—and potentially less tangling and mechanical breakage—during brushing and styling.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of brittle

Adjective

Backlit with the beams from a flashlight, a figure came into view inside the leathery sac.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Its windows framed the skyline through tangles of dark, leathery holm-oak leaves and, disorientingly, thick tree trunks rooted in enormous planters and secured against storms by vertical cables.

— Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of leathery

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chew the fat

chewy

chi

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