Word Adjective
chewy
adj.
B1 Intermediate US /ˈtʃui/ UK /tʃjˈuːi/ chewy
Definition
adj.soft and slightly hard, so it stays in your mouth for a while. You use this to describe things like gum, candy, or bread that are not too dry.
adj.soft and slightly firm in texture, requiring prolonged mastication. Often used to describe confections or baked goods that resist immediate dissolution.
Examples
“I love the chewy texture of this dark chocolate.”
“The recipe for the homemade granola includes honey to give the final product a chewy consistency.”
“While the outer crust of the loaf was crisp, the interior remained chewy and moist, providing a delightful contrast in every bite.”
Etymology
From chew + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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