stretchy
adjective
having a tendency to stretch, especially excessively or unduly.
stretchier
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comparativeof stretchy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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It is similar to the old-school, stiffer denim that was long used in jeans before denim makers started adding stretchier fabrics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
HSD can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms because the connective tissue within the digestive system is stretchier.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
"Experienced knitters can identify which fabrics are stretchier than others and have an intuition for its best application," she added.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
Next, Mi wants to see whether he can engineer silkworms to make spider silks that are even stronger and stretchier.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 19, 2023
It’s also softer and stretchier than a regular sock.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
