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veiny Synonyms
Another word for veiny
Choosing another word for veiny depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Having prominent, visible, or numerous veins, especially on the surface of the body or on a plant leaf.
Usage Example
"Years of manual labor had left the carpenter with strong, veined hands and forearms."
Strongest
veined
Strong
venous
Weak
sinewy
• adjective (Context 2)
Marked with streaks, striations, or branching lines of a contrasting color, as in marble, wood, or cheese.
Usage Example
"The kitchen island was topped with a slab of veined white marble imported from Italy."
Strongest
veined
Strong
marbled
streaked
striated
Opposites of veiny
The opposite of veiny shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
veinless
unmarked
plain
uniform
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Veiny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/veiny