Describing Textures: English Vocabulary List

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

"The tape is sticky."

"The sticky tape would not come off the wall so she had to use a special cleaner to remove the residue left behind."

(of food) containing a lot of oil

"The fries are oily."

"Her oily skin caused her to break out frequently so she used special face washes and moisturizers designed specifically for her skin type."

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

"The surface is smooth."

"The smooth surface of the lake reflected the mountains perfectly creating a mirror like image that was breathtakingly beautiful to see."

having a soft and compressible texture with pores

"The cake is spongy."

"The spongy cake absorbed the syrup quickly and became moist and delicious within minutes after she poured the sweet liquid over it."

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

"The apple is crunchy."

"The crunchy granola bars were her favorite snack because they satisfied her craving for something sweet and also provided some healthy fiber."

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

"The chicken is crispy."

"The crispy fried chicken had a golden brown crust that made a satisfying sound when she bit into it at the dinner table."

having a smooth and reflective surface, resembling glass in appearance and texture

"The lake is glassy."

"The glassy surface of the frozen pond was perfect for ice skating and the children spent the whole afternoon gliding across it happily."