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Papery

usgb/ˈpeɪpəri/Volume
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Texture DescriptionPlay
Use 'papery' to describe something that feels like paper when touched. SlideThe old book's pages turned papery with age.
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Thickness ComparisonPlay
'Papery' often compares the thinness or delicacy of an object to that of paper. SlideThe material was so papery that light shone through it.
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Aging SkinPlay
'Papery skin' is a common description of the thin, dry skin that often occurs with aging. SlideHer papery skin was delicate and required gentle care.