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Papery

usgb/ˈpeɪpəri/Volume
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Texture Description

Use 'papery' to describe something that feels like paper when touched.

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The old book's pages turned papery with age.
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Thickness Comparison

'Papery' often compares the thinness or delicacy of an object to that of paper.

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The material was so papery that light shone through it.
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Aging Skin

'Papery skin' is a common description of the thin, dry skin that often occurs with aging.

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Her papery skin was delicate and required gentle care.
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