chewy
chewy Lexical Profile
chewy Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Having a firm, cohesive, or resilient texture that requires a significant amount of chewing before being swallowed (of food).
"She prefers warm, chewy chocolate chip cookies over thin, crispy ones."
Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated in flavor and tannins, giving an almost solid or textured sensation on the palate (of red wine).
"The sommelier recommended a bold, chewy Cabernet Sauvignon to pair with the grilled steak."
Requiring considerable mental effort, reflection, or analysis to understand or resolve; intellectually substantial or complex.
"The seminar tackled several chewy philosophical questions regarding artificial intelligence and human agency."
• Rhymes for chewy
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'chew' (from Old English 'ceowan') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.