ropy Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈɹəʊpi/
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Ropy as an Adjective
1
Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch.
2
Capable of forming rope-like or thread-like structures.
3
Of milk or another liquid: slimy, as after the action of Enterobacter aerogenes in syrup.
4
Of poor quality; in poor health.
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 in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹəʊpi/ |
| Meaning | Resembling rope in appearance or texture, used especially of muscles that are thick or hard to the touch |
| Comparative / superlative | ropier, ropiest |