leatherier
Increasingly tough-skinned texture
Leatherier is the comparative form of leathery, meaning more tough, dry, or resembling leather in texture.
Skin becomes leatherier with sun damage; meat grows leatherier when overcooked: The steak sat under the heat lamp until it was even leatherier than before.
texture
More resistant to damage
- coarserMore rough-grained
- grainierMore particulate in texture
- stifferLess flexible, comparatively
- thicker-skinnedLess easily offended
durability
More resistant to damage