Appearance and Texture

compaction

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

facet

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

curvature

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

turbid

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

expansive

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able to increase in size or volume

iridescent

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

ungainly

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Disapproving

hard to manage because of awkward form

towering

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having an impressive height

adhesive

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having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

wispy

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thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

bumpy

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

pleated

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

labyrinthine

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Formal

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

tubular

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having the shape or characteristics of a tube

malleable

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

clammy

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

unkempt

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

taut

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firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

crinkly

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

lifelike

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

tensile

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prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

to felt

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