Antonyms of adj rubbery

2 senses of rubbery

Sense 1
rubbery, rubberlike -- (having an elastic texture resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness)

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

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

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

Similarity of adj rubbery

2 senses of rubbery

Sense 1
rubbery, rubberlike -- (having an elastic texture resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness)
       => elastic (vs. inelastic) -- (capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; "an elastic band"; "a youthful and elastic walk")

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

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