General IELTS Words for "Textures"

Here, you will learn some English words related to Textures that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)

bumpy [adjective]

having rough or uneven movements

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

grainy [adjective]

having a texture or appearance with small, granular particles

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silky [adjective]

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

Ex: The kitten 's fur was so silky that it was a pleasure to pet .

velvety [adjective]

(of foods or drinks) having a smooth, rich texture, providing a luxurious mouthfeel

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slick [adjective]

smooth and shiny, often describing healthy-looking hair, fur, or skin

Ex: She applied serum to her slick skin , giving it a radiant glow .

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 .

fluffy [adjective]

light and soft in texture, giving a feeling of coziness or warmth

Ex: The pancakes were fluffy and golden brown , with a light and airy texture .

slippery [adjective]

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

Ex: The icy sidewalk was dangerously slippery , requiring caution when walking .

chewy [adjective]

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

Ex: The beef jerky was tough and chewy , providing a satisfying snack on the go .

slushy [adjective]

having a partially melted, semi-liquid consistency, often associated with snow or ice

Ex: As the ice cream melted in the sun , it turned into a slushy mess .

powdery [adjective]

having a fine, dry, and crumbly texture

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leathery [adjective]

having a firm and somewhat rough texture

Ex: The chef grilled the steak to perfection , achieving a flavorful and leathery crust .

crusty [adjective]

(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

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glossy [adjective]

shiny and smooth in a pleasant way

Ex: His glossy hair shone under the spotlight , giving him a confident and polished look .

waxy [adjective]

having a smooth, glossy, and somewhat slippery or greasy texture resembling wax

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wooly [adjective]

covered in or made of wool

Ex: The cozy blanket was woven from soft , wooly fibers .

elastic [adjective]

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

Ex: The balloon had an elastic texture , expanding easily when inflated and bouncing back when released .

foamy [adjective]

having a light, frothy, and bubbly texture, resembling foam

Ex: The ocean waves crashed onto the shore , leaving behind a foamy residue .

feathery [adjective]

having a light, delicate, and soft texture resembling or suggestive of feathers

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wavy [adjective]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

Ex: The actress styled her wavy hair in loose waves for the movie premiere .

grassy [adjective]

covered with grass

Ex: Hiking through the national park , we encountered vast and grassy expanses with wildflowers .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Time and Duration	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Insignificance
Strength and Influence	Uniqueness	Commonness	Complexity
High Quality	Low Quality	Value	Challenges
Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Age and Appearance	Body Shape
Wellness	Intellectual Capability	Intellectual Incapability	Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits	Financial Behaviours	Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Tastes and Smells	Textures	Sounds
Temperature	Probability	Attempt and Prevention	Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions	Encouragement and Discouragement	Knowledge and Information	Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval	Regret and Sadness	Relational Actions	Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Movements	Commanding and Giving Permissions
Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Predicting
Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming
Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting	Hobbies and Routines	Shopping
Finance and Currency	Workplace	Office Life	Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers	Service and Support Careers	Creative and Artistic Careers	House
Human Body	Health	Sports	Sports Competitions
Transportation	Society	Social Events	Animals
City Parts	Food and Drinks	Friendship and Enmity	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Relationship Styles	Romantic Relationships	Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions	Travel and Tourism	Migration	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Manner
Weather	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Time and Frequency	Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis
Conjunctive Adverbs