Textures: English Vocabulary List

having a texture that easily breaks into small, thin layers or pieces

"The pastry is flaky."

"The pastry is flaky and has many thin layers that separate when you bite into it."

(of hair) not flexible and stiff like a wire

"His beard was wiry."

"His wiry hair stood on end, refusing to be tamed by any comb or product."

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

"The glass is brittle."

"The brittle glass shattered into a thousand pieces when it hit the hard tile floor in the kitchen."

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

"Her hair is sleek."

"The sleek black cat moved silently through the dark alley and its shiny coat reflected the dim light from the street lamp."

having small depressions, cavities, or hollow marks on the surface

"The road was pitted."

"The pitted olives had been carefully cut and the small seeds removed before they were packed into jars with brine and herbs."

delicate, light, and thin in appearance

"Spiderwebs are gossamer."

"The morning dew clung to the gossamer threads of the spiderweb, creating a sparkling spectacle."

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

"Her beauty is ethereal."

"The ethereal glow of the moonlight made the garden look magical and she felt as if she had stepped into a fairy tale."