fiberous

/ˈfaɪbrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

consisting of or relating to fibers, especially those that are strong or resilient.

“The fibrous texture of the rope made it extremely durable.”

2. noun

a thread or filament, especially one that is strong or resilient.

“The engineer studied the fibrous structure of the new material.”

Synonyms

  • fibrillar
  • filamentary

Antonyms

  • brittle
  • fragile