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RUBBERY
rubbery, rubberlike
(adjective) having an elastic texture resembling rubber in flexibility or toughness
cartilaginous, gristly, rubbery
(adjective) difficult to chew
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
rubbery (comparative rubberier, superlative rubberiest)
Of, relating to, or resembling rubber, especially in consistency.
Source: Wiktionary
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22 April 2025
BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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