Papery: meaning, definitions and examples

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papery

 

[ หˆpeษชpษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture description

The term 'papery' is used to describe a texture that is thin, delicate, and somewhat fragile, resembling that of paper. It often implies a surface that is easily crumpled or torn, suggesting a lack of sturdiness. Things described as papery might also lack moisture, leading to a dry and crisp feel. This word can be used in various contexts, such as describing leaves, skin, or even certain types of food.

Synonyms

crispy, delicate, fragile, thin

Examples of usage

  • The leaves turned papery in the late summer sun.
  • Her skin felt papery and thin without the right moisturizer.
  • The wrapper had a papery texture that crinkled easily.
  • The old book had papery pages that yellowed with age.

Translations

Translations of the word "papery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น papeloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค—เคœเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช papierartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkertas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟะตั€ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ papierowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ด™ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en papier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de papel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaฤŸฤฑt gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ข…์ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฑู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ papรญrovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ papierovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บธ่ดจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ papirnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pappรญr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา“ะฐะทะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaฤŸฤฑzdan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de papel

Etymology

The word 'papery' is derived from 'paper', which comes from the Latin 'papyrus', referring to a plant used for making an early form of paper. The use of the suffix '-y' typically denotes a characteristic or quality of a noun, in this case indicating something that resembles paper in texture or feel. The earliest uses of the word can be traced back to descriptions of both natural objects, like leaves that dry out and lose their moisture, as well as man-made materials that exhibit similar properties. Over time, 'papery' has been adopted in various fields, from botany to culinary descriptions, illustrating the versatility of the term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,640 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.