Antonyms of adj cartilaginous

1 of 2 senses of cartilaginous

Sense 2
cartilaginous, gristly, rubbery -- (difficult to chew)

INDIRECT (VIA tough) -> tender -- (easy to cut or chew; "tender beef")

Similarity of adj cartilaginous

2 senses of cartilaginous

Sense 1
cartilaginous -- (of or relating to cartilage)

Sense 2
cartilaginous, gristly, rubbery -- (difficult to chew)
       => tough (vs. tender) -- (resistant to cutting or chewing)