059. Texture, Brightness, weight and Density

smooth

Adjective

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

rough

polished

Adjective

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having a bright, shiny surface that reflects light

unpolished

silky

Adjective

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having a fine and smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch

slippery

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difficult to hold or move on because of being smooth, greasy, wet, etc.

nonslippery

furry

Adjective

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having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

rough

Adjective

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having an uneven or jagged texture

smooth

coarse

Adjective

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having a rough or uneven surface or texture

fine

jagged

Adjective

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having rough, uneven, and sharp points or edges

prickly

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having a texture that feels sharp, spiky, or rough to the touch

feel

noun

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a characteristic detected through the sense of touch

touch

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the ability of knowing what something feels like by placing one's hands or fingers on it

surface

noun

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the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see

underfoot

Adverb

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situated beneath the feet

shady

Adjective

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having limited sunlight, often due to obstruction from objects or clouds

vivid

Adjective

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(of colors or light) very intense or bright

shiny

Adjective

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bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

dazzling

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shining brightly with intense light

bright

Adjective

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(of colors) intense and easy to see

dull

Adjective

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(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

dim

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lacking brightness or sufficient light

glare

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a harsh, bright light that is more intense than what the eyes are used to, often causing discomfort

hollow

Adjective

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having an empty space within

solid

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having no holes or voids inside

hollow

thick

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(of hair or fur) grown near together in large numbers or amounts

fine

Adjective

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(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles

coarse

thin

Adjective

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(of hair) lacking thickness or volume

thick

dense

Adjective

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containing plenty of things or people in a small space

sparse

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small in amount or number while also unevenly and thinly scattered

(as) light as a feather

phrase

/æz lˈaɪt æz ɐ fˈɛðɚ/

Idiom

Informal

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

What is the origin of the idiom "light as a feather" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "light as a feather" is rooted in the physical properties of feathers, which are known for their lightness and delicate nature. This phrase is used metaphorically to describe something that is extremely light or weightless, emphasizing its lack of heaviness. Feathers, being lightweight and often associated with flight and freedom, serve as a fitting comparison to convey a sense of lightness and ease.

(as) heavy as lead

phrase

/æz hˈɛvi æz lˈiːd/

Idiom

Informal

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

What is the origin of the idiom "heavy as lead" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "heavy as lead" can be attributed to the physical characteristics of lead, a dense and weighty metal. This expression is used metaphorically to describe something that is exceptionally heavy, emphasizing its significant weight and burden. Lead, due to its dense properties, serves as a fitting comparison to convey an overwhelming or oppressive sense of weightiness.

bulky

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having a large, heavy, and solid build

cumbersome

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Disapproving

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

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