Synonyms of fibrous

fibrous

adjective

ˈfī-brəs 

as in stringy

resembling or having the texture of a mass of strings

thick, fibrous hair that was not easy to comb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stringy
• wiry
• knotty
• ropy
• thready
• sinewy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fibrous

The fibrous nature of rope belts lends a relaxed, earthy feel to even the simplest of outfits. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

Imagine then having one of your testicles hit so hard that the tough fibrous tissue layer that surrounds the testicle gets torn open—kind of like tearing through an orange peel. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Spinach is among the most popular fibrous vegetables due to its versatility and high content of other essential vitamins and minerals, including iron. — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Epson’s Dry Fiber Technology produces highly functional materials by defibrating, binding and forming fibrous material in a waterless process. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026