Ropy
adjective
Something that is stretched out long and thin, like a rope.
The ropy strands of cheese stretched from the pizza when he took a slice.
Often appears as...
- ropy tendrils
- ropy strands
adjective
Something that is not very good in quality or poor.
She said the wine had a ropy taste to it.
Often appears as...
- ropy wine
- ropy food
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
adjective
Something that is stretched out long and thin, like a rope.
The ropy strands of cheese stretched from the pizza when he took a slice.
Often appears as...
- ropy tendrils
- ropy strands
adjective
Something that is not very good in quality or poor.
She said the wine had a ropy taste to it.
Often appears as...
- ropy wine
- ropy food
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Picture something long and thin to help remember 'ropy' describes similar shapes.
He noticed the ropy vines wrapped around the tree trunk.
Pro Tip 2/3Texture Implication
'Ropy' often implies a slightly rough or textured appearance, similar to a rope.
The old bridge had ropy cables that looked like they could snap at any moment.
Pro Tip 3/3Consistency Clue
Some textures, like melted cheese or caramel, remind people of ropes, calling them 'ropy'.
The caramel sauce was so ropy, it took forever to pour.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Picture something long and thin to help remember 'ropy' describes similar shapes.
He noticed the ropy vines wrapped around the tree trunk.
Pro Tip 2/3Texture Implication
'Ropy' often implies a slightly rough or textured appearance, similar to a rope.
The old bridge had ropy cables that looked like they could snap at any moment.
Pro Tip 3/3Consistency Clue
Some textures, like melted cheese or caramel, remind people of ropes, calling them 'ropy'.
The caramel sauce was so ropy, it took forever to pour.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Picture something long and thin to help remember 'ropy' describes similar shapes.
He noticed the ropy vines wrapped around the tree trunk.
Pro Tip 2/3Texture Implication
'Ropy' often implies a slightly rough or textured appearance, similar to a rope.
The old bridge had ropy cables that looked like they could snap at any moment.
Pro Tip 3/3Consistency Clue
Some textures, like melted cheese or caramel, remind people of ropes, calling them 'ropy'.
The caramel sauce was so ropy, it took forever to pour.
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Quote examples
Jerry Saltz
American Critic
Mark Grotjahn's large new paintings abound with torrents of ropy impasto, laid down in thickets, cascading waves, and bundles that swell, braid around, or overlap one another.
Quote examples
Jerry Saltz
American Critic
Mark Grotjahn's large new paintings abound with torrents of ropy impasto, laid down in thickets, cascading waves, and bundles that swell, braid around, or overlap one another.
Example 1 of 1
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