Definition

Having a texture that is long and thin, often used to describe food that is chewy or fibrous.

Example

The meat was stringier than I expected, making it harder to chew.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I tried that new pasta recipe yesterday.

How was it? Was it better than the last one?

It was good, but the noodles were a bit stringier than I expected.

Maybe you need to cook them for a shorter time next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stringier → It is formed from "string" (from Old English "streng", meaning a thin piece of material) and the suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The word "stringier" means having more string-like qualities or characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'string' as a thin piece of material, and when something is 'stringier', it means it has more of that thin, string-like quality.

Visually Confused Words