Inglese e Conoscenza del Mondo per l'ACT - Aspetto e consistenza

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

dimensioni

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

contrazione

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

compattamento

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

facetta

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

curvatura

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

difetto

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

torbido

not in any ways straight, with bends, curves, or disorganized angles

storto

able to increase in size or volume

espansivo

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

iridescente

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

poroso

hard to manage because of awkward form

ingombrante

having an impressive height

imponente

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

distorto

not flexible or easily bent

rigido

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

adesivo

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

elegante

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

elastico

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

concreto

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

evanescente

having a surface that rises and falls in gentle curves

ondulato

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

irregolare

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

stravagante

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plissé

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

poco profondo

looking like a labyrinth, twisting and confusing

labirintico

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

ornato

shaped like a slightly stretched-out circle or oval

ellittico

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

tubolare

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

ovoidale

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

malleabile

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

umido

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

trascurato

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

teso

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

sgualcito

having an empty space within

vuota

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

realistico

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

tensile

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

espandere

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

compattare

to stretch something in order to make it longer

allungare

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

plissettare

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

felfare

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

pigmentare

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

contornare

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

sbavature

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

spalmare

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

abbellire

to enlarge or lengthen something

estendere