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Texture

UK /["/ˈtekstʃə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈtekstʃər/"]/

Definition

the way a surface, substance or piece of cloth feels when you touch it, for example how rough, smooth, hard or soft it is

In simple words: The feel or look of a surface or material.

Examples

  • The texture of the fabric is smooth and silky to the touch.
  • Artists pay close attention to the texture in their paintings to create depth.
  • The texture of the soil affects how well plants can grow.
  • In cooking, the ideal texture of bread is both crunchy on the outside and soft inside.
  • The music's texture is rich and layered, combining various instruments harmoniously.
  • The poem explores the texture of human emotions in vivid language.
  • The sculpture's texture reveals the artist's technique and adds to its aesthetic appeal.

Usage notes

Used when describing surfaces, materials, or the quality of an artistic piece. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

texture + object

Memory hint

Think of 'text' as in 'feel the text of the fabric.'

Collocations

  • dense
  • firm
  • thick
  • have
  • feel
  • add
  • in texture
  • with a… texture
  • dense
  • firm
  • thick
  • have
  • feel
  • add
  • in texture
  • with a… texture
  • dense
  • firm
  • thick
  • have
  • feel
  • add
  • in texture
  • with a… texture

Synonyms

  • surface
  • feel
  • quality
  • pattern
  • consistency

Antonyms

  • smoothness
  • uniformity

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'structure' - they have different meanings.
  • Omitting the object, saying only 'texture' instead of 'the texture of...'
  • Using 'textured' incorrectly as an adjective instead of a noun.