Word
chewy
US/ˈtʃui/
UK/tʃjˈuːi/
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.”
Examples
simple
“I love the chewy texture of this dark chocolate.”
contextual
“The recipe for the homemade granola includes honey to give the final product a chewy consistency.”
complex
“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.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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