What is another word for pachydermic?

9 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ pat͡ʃˈa͡ɪdəmˌɪk], [ pat‍ʃˈa‍ɪdəmˌɪk], [ p_a_tʃ_ˈaɪ_d_ə_m_ˌɪ_k]

Pachydermic is an adjective used to describe thick, tough skin, as typically found on the elephant and other large mammals. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe the same thing. One of the most commonly used synonyms is thick-skinned, which refers to having an insensitive or unfeeling nature. Another option is tough-skinned, which has a similar meaning to pachydermic and suggests durability and endurance. Other synonyms for pachydermic include calloused, hardened, and insensitive. All of these words can be used to convey the same meaning as pachydermic, but with slight variations in connotation.

Related words: pachyderms, elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamus, tapirs

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    Synonyms for Pachydermic:

    How to use "Pachydermic" in context?

    Pachyderms are big, muscular land animals. They have very long, thin limbs andbig feet. Most pachyderms are cows, elephants, and buffaloes, but there are many other kinds of pachyderms.

    Pachyderms have big, wrinkled skin. The skin on the back of a pachyderm is called a hump. Pachyderms have a lot of hair, but it is not like the hair on our heads. Pachyderms have a lot of hair all over their bodies, but the hair is not very soft.

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