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GRISTLY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word gristly. (exact relations)
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Best Synonyms for GRISTLY

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chewy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• requiring much chewing

• (of a consistency) requiring chewing

fibrous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute

• (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

sinewy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon

adjective satellite

• (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

• (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

tough
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not given to gentleness or sentimentality

• physically toughened

• resistant to cutting or chewing

noun

• someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

• a cruel and brutal fellow

adjective satellite

• very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution

• substantially made or constructed

• violent and lawless

• feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad')

• unfortunate or hard to bear

• making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe

cartilaginous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to cartilage

adjective satellite

• difficult to chew

grisly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

rubbery
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having an elastic texture resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness

• difficult to chew