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fibrous Synonyms

Another word for fibrous

Choosing another word for fibrous depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Consisting of, containing, or resembling fibers; having a tough, stringy, or threadlike texture.

Usage Example

"Celery and mature asparagus stems have a distinctly stringy texture that requires thorough chewing."

Strongest
stringy
Strong
threadlike
filamentous
sinewy
woody
tough

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or composed of dense connective tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, or scar tissue (in anatomy and pathology).

Usage Example

"The surgeon carefully excised the fibrillar capsule that had formed around the benign growth."

Strong
fibrillar
tendinous
ligamentous

Opposites of fibrous

The opposite of fibrous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tender
smooth
pulpy
See all opposites of fibrous

• Nearby Words

fiberless
fiberlike
fibroid
fibrous
fibrousness
fibula
ficaria

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fibrous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fibrous
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