Textural
adjective
Related to the physical structure or feel of something.
The textural contrast between the smooth pudding and the crunchy topping is amazing.
Often appears as...
- textural contrast
- textural details
adjective
Related to the arrangement and relationship of parts on a surface.
The artist used impasto technique to give a textural quality to his painting.
Often appears as...
- textural quality
- textural interest
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to the features present in music or sound.
The strings add a textural richness to the song.
Often appears as...
- textural richness
- textural complexity
adjective
Related to the characteristics of rocks or minerals.
The textural properties of this sedimentary rock suggest it was formed in a river environment.
Often appears as...
- textural properties
- textural characteristics
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to the physical structure or feel of something.
The textural contrast between the smooth pudding and the crunchy topping is amazing.
Often appears as...
- textural contrast
- textural details
adjective
Related to the arrangement and relationship of parts on a surface.
The artist used impasto technique to give a textural quality to his painting.
Often appears as...
- textural quality
- textural interest
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to the features present in music or sound.
The strings add a textural richness to the song.
Often appears as...
- textural richness
- textural complexity
adjective
Related to the characteristics of rocks or minerals.
The textural properties of this sedimentary rock suggest it was formed in a river environment.
Often appears as...
- textural properties
- textural characteristics
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Impact
Textural in general use often refers to the sensory experience of touch.
The textural smoothness of the fabric made it very comfortable.
Pro Tip 2/2Descriptive Imagery
Use 'textural' to describe contrasts or comparison in your writing to evoke vivid imagery.
The textural difference between the moss and the bark was striking.
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Impact
Textural in general use often refers to the sensory experience of touch.
The textural smoothness of the fabric made it very comfortable.
Pro Tip 2/2Descriptive Imagery
Use 'textural' to describe contrasts or comparison in your writing to evoke vivid imagery.
The textural difference between the moss and the bark was striking.
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Impact
Textural in general use often refers to the sensory experience of touch.
The textural smoothness of the fabric made it very comfortable.
Pro Tip 2/2Descriptive Imagery
Use 'textural' to describe contrasts or comparison in your writing to evoke vivid imagery.
The textural difference between the moss and the bark was striking.
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Video examples
How architecture helped...
these other kinds of music quiet parts can be heard that would have been drowned out by all the gossiping and shouting but because of the reverberation in those rooms like Carnegie Hall the music had to be maybe a little less rhythmic in a little more textural
Video examples
Why glass towers are bad...
Today we look at those and we can see a historical and textural continuity between those carvings, the mountains all around and that church which is built on top of the ruins using stone plundered from the site.
Video examples
How architecture helped...
these other kinds of music quiet parts can be heard that would have been drowned out by all the gossiping and shouting but because of the reverberation in those rooms like Carnegie Hall the music had to be maybe a little less rhythmic in a little more textural
Video examples
Why glass towers are bad...
Today we look at those and we can see a historical and textural continuity between those carvings, the mountains all around and that church which is built on top of the ruins using stone plundered from the site.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Claire Saffitz
American Editor
The mild creaminess of cottage cheese makes it a perfect blank canvas for almost any flavor combination, savory or sweet. Since it's so soft, I usually try to give it some textural contrast in the form of something crunchy. Brightening it up with acid is also a must.
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Jonathan Anderson
Irish Designer
You always need a textural landscape. I think that's what fashion is about, and I think when you come to a brand and you're trying to re-instill its history, the history only comes through being personal.
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Danny Meyer
American Businessman
Be aware of textural elements throughout a party, like silverware, stemware, and linens. But the biggest element is metaphorical: it's your own touch. How are you making people feel?
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Alan Parsons
British Musician
The Dark Side of the Moon is a fine album with a textural and conceptual richness that not only invites, but demands involvement. There is a certain grandeur.
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Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Barley and mushroom is a soothing combination. It's mainly a textural thing, with the barley both gently breaking and enhancing the mushroomy gloopiness.
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Du Yun
Chinese Musician
I'm a very textural composer. I care a lot about textures and gestures. Electronics add so much to that. It's like a flavor - it creates so much texture.
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Matt Bellamy
English Musician
The guitar has become a textural instrument rather than a lead instrument. And I think that's probably a good thing.
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David Sylvian
English Musician
I like to explore a lot of textural, arrangement aspects in the studio.
Quote examples
Claire Saffitz
American Editor
The mild creaminess of cottage cheese makes it a perfect blank canvas for almost any flavor combination, savory or sweet. Since it's so soft, I usually try to give it some textural contrast in the form of something crunchy. Brightening it up with acid is also a must.
Quote examples
Jonathan Anderson
Irish Designer
You always need a textural landscape. I think that's what fashion is about, and I think when you come to a brand and you're trying to re-instill its history, the history only comes through being personal.
Quote examples
Danny Meyer
American Businessman
Be aware of textural elements throughout a party, like silverware, stemware, and linens. But the biggest element is metaphorical: it's your own touch. How are you making people feel?
Quote examples
Alan Parsons
British Musician
The Dark Side of the Moon is a fine album with a textural and conceptual richness that not only invites, but demands involvement. There is a certain grandeur.
Quote examples
Yotam Ottolenghi
Israeli Chef
Barley and mushroom is a soothing combination. It's mainly a textural thing, with the barley both gently breaking and enhancing the mushroomy gloopiness.
Quote examples
Du Yun
Chinese Musician
I'm a very textural composer. I care a lot about textures and gestures. Electronics add so much to that. It's like a flavor - it creates so much texture.
Quote examples
Matt Bellamy
English Musician
The guitar has become a textural instrument rather than a lead instrument. And I think that's probably a good thing.
Quote examples
David Sylvian
English Musician
I like to explore a lot of textural, arrangement aspects in the studio.
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