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Another word for leathery

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a tough, hard, or flexible texture that resembles leather, especially describing weathered skin, thick plant leaves, or overcooked meat.

Usage Example

"Years of working outdoors in the desert sun had left the rancher with deeplylined, tough skin."

Strongest
tough
Strong
coriaceous
weather-beaten
hardened
chewy
rubbery
Weak
calloused

Opposites of leathery

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

tender
soft
supple
smooth
delicate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Leathery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/leathery
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