Antonyms of adj chewy

2 senses of chewy

Sense 1
chewy -- (requiring much chewing)

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

Sense 2
chewy -- ((of a consistency) requiring chewing; "chewy caramels")

INDIRECT (VIA elastic) -> inelastic -- (not elastic; "economists speak of an inelastic price structure")

Similarity of adj chewy

2 senses of chewy

Sense 1
chewy -- (requiring much chewing)
       => tough (vs. tender) -- (resistant to cutting or chewing)

Sense 2
chewy -- ((of a consistency) requiring chewing; "chewy caramels")
       => elastic (vs. inelastic) -- (capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk")

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