LEATHERY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

leathery

adjective

ˈle-t͟hə-rē

Definition of leathery

as in tough

not easily chewed the leathery meat served in the cafeteria drove many of us to start bringing our own lunches

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Recent Examples of leathery La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 The look embodied dark punk sensibility, with a monochrome black color scheme, leathery gloves and strapless, structured bodice, among other details. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 June 2026 Oaks also produce superior leaf litter with thick, leathery leaves that can take up to three years to break down, thereby sheltering beneficial insects and protecting topsoil. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for leathery

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Adjective

MacDonald agrees that some of Kiros' positions could put Democratic candidates in a tough spot.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 July 2026
The 34 measures include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system, tougher rules for employees' sick leave and a reduction of the country's stifling bureaucracy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of tough

Adjective

Maybe that's why, in a moment when the country feels eggshell brittle, riding has become such an essential outlet for me—a way to turn my rage into forward motion.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Containment actions should be proportional, reversible where possible and informed by multiple signals rather than a single brittle heuristic.

— Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of brittle

Adjective

Just days before the holiday weekend, the warehouse chain rolled out pretzel bagels, combining the chewy texture of a traditional bagel with the dark crust and salty finish of a soft pretzel.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
The result is bread that’s springy, elastic and chewy but pleasantly so.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of chewy

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