Synonyms for Ropy (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (of or resembling rope (or ropes) in being long and strong):
ropey
WordNet sense 2 (forming viscous or glutinous threads):
stringy, thready
WordNet sense 3 (relatively dense in consistency):
thick
WordNet sense 4 (of low or inferior quality):
inferior
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