ropy Synonyms
ropy Meaning
ropy (a)
of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong
ropy (s)
forming viscous or glutinous threads
(British informal) very poor in quality
ropy (a.)
capable of being drawn into a thread, as a glutinous substance; stringy; viscous; tenacious; glutinous; as ropy sirup; ropy lees.
ropy Sentence Examples
- The thick, ropy lava oozed slowly down the side of the volcano.
- The syrup was so ropy that it refused to pour, resembling a viscous web.
- The ropy tentacles of the jellyfish extended gracefully in the ocean current.
- The ropy smoke from the chimney twisted menacingly in the wind.
- The spit from my cold was so ropy that it stretched from my mouth to the ground.
- The ropy strands of cheese hung from the pizza like tiny icicles.
- The ropy vines of the banyan tree intertwined and created a canopy over the forest floor.
- The ropy wires of the electrical fence buzzed with a dangerous warning.
- The ropy veins on the old man's hands were a testament to his long and arduous life.
- The ropy fingers of the pianist danced nimbly across the keyboard, creating a haunting melody.
FAQs About the word ropy
of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong, forming viscous or glutinous threads, (British informal) very poor in qualitycapable of being drawn i
thick, turbid, viscid, syrupy, sticky, heavy,viscous, glutinous, concentrated, creamy
thin, thin, watery, watery, liquid, flowing, liquid, weak, fluid, flowing
The thick, ropy lava oozed slowly down the side of the volcano.
The syrup was so ropy that it refused to pour, resembling a viscous web.
The ropy tentacles of the jellyfish extended gracefully in the ocean current.
The ropy smoke from the chimney twisted menacingly in the wind.
