Words To Describe Texture

adjective covered with hair; hairy

• The hirsute man had a thick beard and bushy eyebrows.
• His hirsute chest was covered in hair.
• Check out that hirsute dude over there!
• The forest was described as hirsute with dense foliage.

adjective lacking in brightness, shine, or vitality

• The lusterless finish on the antique vase indicated its age and wear.
• The lusterless paint job on the car made it look old and unkempt.
• Her hair looked lusterless after being out in the sun all day.
• The team's performance was lusterless, lacking the spark and energy needed to win the game.

adjective describing something slightly wet or damp

• The scientist observed the moist soil in the laboratory.
• I hate when my socks get moist from walking in the rain.
• This cake is so moist, it's like eating a cloud!
• Her eyes were moist with tears as she listened to the sad story.

adjective having a slippery, sticky, and unpleasant texture; covered in slime

• The slimy substance found on the rocks is actually a type of algae.
• Eww, I accidentally stepped on something slimy at the beach.
• I can't believe you ate that slimy looking sushi roll.
• His slimy behavior towards his coworkers made them distrust him.

noun the thickest part or point

adjective having a relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin

• The book had a thick cover made of high-quality leather.
• I like my smoothies thick and creamy.
• Her hair is so thick, she must spend hours styling it.
• The tension in the room was so thick, you could cut it with a knife.

noun the state or quality of being soggy; wetness or dampness

• The sogginess of the bread was due to the high humidity in the air.
• I hate the sogginess of my cereal when I let it sit too long.
• The sogginess of these fries is grossing me out.
• Her mood was like the sogginess of a wet blanket, dampening the atmosphere around her.