chewier
Harder to bite
Chewier is the comparative form of chewy, describing something that requires more sustained jaw work than another: This steak is chewier than last time.
The word applies to foods with resistant texture—tough meat, dense bread, or candies like taffy.
Figuratively, chewier material is more demanding to process: The second chapter gets into chewier philosophical questions.
Elastic and resilient
- gummySticky and soft
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
- springyAble to rebound
- denseClosely packed together
fibrous · leathery · stringy · sinewy · resilient · pliable · stretchy · supple
Hard-shelled, literally or figuratively
- denseClosely packed together
- bagelBoiled, then baked roll
- pretzelKnotted salted bread
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
sourdough · rye · artisan · rustic · ciabatta · flatbread · breadstick · crouton
Having tough connective tissue
- cartilaginousComposed of flexible connective tissue
- tendinousRelating to tendons
- sinewyLean yet muscular
- stringyFull of fibers
overcooked · undercooked · well-done · gamey · jerky · brisket · flank · slow-cooked
Stretched boiled sugar
- caramelCooked sugar confection
- toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
- nougatNut-studded whipped candy
- gummySticky and soft
licorice · marshmallow · mochi · jujube · gumdrop · confection · sticky-sweet
Durable and strong
- challengingHard to accomplish
- laboriousRequiring considerable effort
- effortfulRequiring significant exertion
- demandingRequiring great effort
work-intensive · gnaw · masticate · prolonged · persistent · stubborn · resistant · unyielding
rubbery
Elastic and resilient
dense · fibrous · leathery · stringy · sinewy · resilient · pliable · stretchy · supple · bouncy
crusty
Hard-shelled, literally or figuratively
baguette · sourdough · rye · artisan · rustic · ciabatta · flatbread · breadstick · crouton · biscotti
gristly
Having tough connective tissue
- cartilaginousComposed of flexible connective tissue
- tendinousRelating to tendons
- sinewyLean yet muscular
stringy · overcooked · undercooked · well-done · gamey · jerky · brisket · flank · slow-cooked · braised
taffy
Stretched boiled sugar
gummy · licorice · marshmallow · mochi · jujube · gumdrop · confection · sticky-sweet
tough
Durable and strong
- challengingHard to accomplish
- laboriousRequiring considerable effort
- effortfulRequiring significant exertion
demanding · work-intensive · gnaw · masticate · prolonged · persistent · stubborn · resistant · unyielding
- chewing gumFlavored substance for mastication
- chewing onConsidering at length
- chewing outSevere verbal rebuke
- chewing tobaccoOral tobacco product
- chewing upGrinding food thoroughly
- chewing the fatEngaging in leisurely conversation