Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Textures

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

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

having a soft and pulpy texture, often lacking firmness

having a texture that is soft and mushy, often referring to food that has been overripe or crushed

having a soft, flexible, and elastic texture

having a surface or structure that is shaped with parallel grooves, ridges, or folds, often used for added strength or flexibility

having small, sticky lumps or irregularities in texture

not flexible or easily bent

having a soft and sticky consistency

having a smooth and luxurious texture

(of hair) not flexible and stiff like a wire

having rough, uneven, and sharp points or edges

easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking or cracking

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

containing or resembling small, rough particles

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

having one or more long, narrow, and usually parallel channels, furrows, or ridges

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

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

having a rough or uneven surface or texture

having small depressions, cavities, or hollow marks on the surface

having a slippery, wet, and often unpleasant texture

having a soft and compressible texture

thin and sheer in texture, often describing fabrics or materials that allow some light to pass through

delicate, light, and thin in appearance

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm