Antonyms of adj leathery

1 sense of leathery

Sense 1
coriaceous, leathered, leatherlike, leathery -- (resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable)

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

Similarity of adj leathery

1 sense of leathery

Sense 1
coriaceous, leathered, leatherlike, leathery -- (resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable)
       => tough (vs. tender) -- (resistant to cutting or chewing)