leatheriest
Supremely tough-textured
Leatheriest is the superlative of leathery—the most tough, dry, or resembling leather in texture.
Typically describes overcooked or poorly prepared food: That was the leatheriest steak I've ever tried to chew.
Can also describe skin that's become hardened and weathered from sun exposure.
Darkened by UV exposure
- brownDark earth tone
- burnishedPolished by rubbing
- glossySmooth and shiny
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
vellum · reptilian · crocodilian · snakeskin · rhinoceros · walrus · cowhide · buckskin
Uneven in surface
- coarseRough in texture
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- grainyRough with particles
- thick-skinnedResistant to criticism
pebbled · creased · wrinkled · crinkly · textured · uneven · calloused · rawhide
Eroded by exposure
- patinaSurface film from aging
- wornDamaged by use
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
- vintageQuality from past eras
antique · time-worn · faded · cracked · seasoned · matured · well-worn · broken-in
Able to withstand use
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
strong · hardy · rigid · thick · dense · impenetrable · reinforced · toughened
tanned
Darkened by UV exposure
matte · vellum · reptilian · crocodilian · snakeskin · rhinoceros · walrus · cowhide · buckskin · chamois
rough
Uneven in surface
thick-skinned · pebbled · creased · wrinkled · crinkly · textured · uneven · calloused · rawhide · rugged
weathered
Eroded by exposure
- patinaSurface film from aging
- wornDamaged by use
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
vintage · antique · time-worn · faded · cracked · seasoned · matured · well-worn · broken-in · softened
durable
Able to withstand use
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
- sturdySolidly built, durable
robust · strong · hardy · rigid · thick · dense · impenetrable · reinforced · toughened · chewy