Antonyms of adj ropy
2 of 3 senses of ropy
Sense 2
ropy, ropey, stringy, thready -- (forming viscous or glutinous threads)
INDIRECT (VIA thick) -> thin -- (relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous; "air is thin at high altitudes"; "a thin soup"; "skimmed milk is much thinner than whole milk"; "thin oil")
Sense 3
ropey, ropy -- ((British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance")
INDIRECT (VIA inferior) -> superior -- (of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students")
Similarity of adj ropy
3 senses of ropy
Sense 1
ropy, ropey -- (of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong)
Sense 2
ropy, ropey, stringy, thready -- (forming viscous or glutinous threads)
=> thick (vs. thin) -- (relatively dense in consistency; "thick cream"; "thick soup"; "thick smoke"; "thick fog")
Sense 3
ropey, ropy -- ((British informal) very poor in quality; "ropey food"; "a ropey performance")
=> inferior (vs. superior) -- (of low or inferior quality)