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gristly Synonyms

Another word for gristly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Consisting of, containing, or resembling tough, chewy cartilage, especially in meat.

Usage Example

"The inexpensive cut of beef was too tough and cartilaginous to enjoy without slow-cooking it for several hours."

Strongest
cartilaginous
Strong
sinewy
stringy
chewy
tough
fibrous
Weak
leathery

Opposites of gristly

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

tender
lean
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• Nearby Words

grisly
grist
gristle
gristly
gristmill
grit
grits

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