Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences - Adjectives of Rough Texture

These adjectives describe the tactile qualities of surfaces that are uneven, coarse, or abrasive.

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Adjectives Describing Sensory Experiences

rough [adjective]

having an uneven or jagged texture

Ex: The rough bark of the tree scraped against her hand as she climbed .

crisp [adjective]

juicy and firm in texture when describing a fruit or vegetable

Ex: He picked a crisp peach from the tree , savoring its sweet juiciness .

rocky [adjective]

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

Ex: The riverbed was rocky , with water cascading over the smooth stones .

powdered [adjective]

made up of very fine particles, often dry and loose in texture

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flaky [adjective]

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

Ex: The baked fish fillet had a flaky texture , easily falling apart with a fork .

gritty [adjective]

containing or resembling small, rough particles

Ex: The artist mixed gritty charcoal with pastels to create a textured and expressive drawing .

sandy [adjective]

containing or composed of sand

Ex: The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coastline , with golden grains of sand underfoot .

coarse [adjective]

having a rough or uneven surface or texture

Ex: The artist preferred to use a coarse brush to create textured effects in her paintings .

lumpy [adjective]

having small, sticky lumps or irregularities in texture

Ex: The cake was delicious , but its lumpy frosting made it look unappealing .

porous [adjective]

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

Ex: The bread had a porous texture , with air pockets throughout the dough .

textured [adjective]

having a surface with noticeable features or patterns

Ex: The walls had a textured finish that gave them a unique look .

dry [adjective]

lacking moisture or liquid

Ex: The towel felt dry to the touch after being hung out in the sun .

frosted [adjective]

(of glass) having a textured surface that diffuses light for privacy while still letting light through

Ex: The office partitions were made of frosted glass , creating a sense of openness while maintaining privacy .

sticky [adjective]

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

Ex: The honey had a sticky texture that coated everything it touched .

bumpy [adjective]

having rough or uneven movements

Ex: Their boat trip was bumpy because of the choppy waters .

prickly [adjective]

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

Ex: The texture of the pinecone was prickly , with each scale featuring a tiny , pointed tip .

scratchy [adjective]

having a rough, irritating surface or texture that causes discomfort or irritation

Ex: The dry grass was scratchy underfoot , causing her feet to itch .

wiry [adjective]

(of hair) not flexible and stiff like a wire

Ex: The toddler 's wiry hair stuck out in all directions , giving him a wild and untamed look .

fuzzy [adjective]

covered with fine short hair or fibers, often giving a soft texture

Ex: When the flower bloomed , its petals had a delicate , fuzzy edge .

gnarly [adjective]

twisted or knotted, often used to describe trees or branches

Ex: She admired the gnarly roots that emerged from the ground , adding character to the landscape .

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