Synonyms of stringy

stringy

adjective

ˈstriŋ-ē 

as in fibrous

resembling or having the texture of a mass of strings

stringy hair that clearly needs a good washing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fibrous
• ropey
• ropy
• thready
• wiry
• knotty
• sinewy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stringy

Bidot's first photo sees her in a green bikini with a stringy top that cinches in the middle and high-leg bottoms. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025

In a photo Estrada used to announce a reward for his capture, Wedding had long, stringy hair that seemed to be thinning, steely blue eyes, and a beard. —Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025

Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025

Pull away the bottom section, pulling the stringy outer layer of the celery off along with it. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024