Fibrously is an adverb that describes something that is composed of small, thread-like fibers. Synonyms for fibrously include coarsely, stringily, sinewily, toughly, wirily, and stringently. These words all indicate the presence of fibers in a substance and suggest a tough, resilient texture. Coarsely and stringily both suggest a rough, grainy texture, while sinewily implies a lean, muscular quality. Toughly suggests a substance that is difficult to chew or tear, while wirily suggests a lean, wiry texture. Stringently implies a strict, unyielding texture, and is often used to describe food that is tough and chewy.