ropy Meaning & Definition
What Does Ropy Mean?
Ropy is an adjective that means Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch. It can also mean Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
Ropy in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹəʊpi/ |
| Synonyms | thick, inferior and stringy |
| Comparative / superlative | ropier, ropiest |
Ropy Definition (Adjective)
- Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.
- Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
- Of milk or another liquid: slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.
Adjective
- Of poor quality; in poor health.
Synonyms of Ropy
Ropy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ropy
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Ropy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ropy (comparative ropier or more ropy, superlative ropiest or most ropy)
Origin of Ropy
Origin 1: From Middle English ropy, from Middle English rop + -y, equivalent to rope + -y.
Origin 2: From Scots roupy (“husky; hoarse”), from Scots roup (“hoarseness, huskiness, any inflamed condition of the throat”).
Ropy: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is ropy?
Ropy is an adjective.
What is another word for ropy?
Words with a similar meaning to ropy include thick, inferior and stringy. See the full list of ropy synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of ropy?
The comparative form is ropier and the superlative form is ropiest.