Papery/ˈpeɪpəri/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Texture Description Use 'papery' to describe something that feels like paper when touched. The old book's pages turned papery with age. Pro Tip 2/3Thickness Comparison 'Papery' often compares the thinness or delicacy of an object to that of paper. The material was so papery that light shone through it. Pro Tip 3/3Aging Skin 'Papery skin' is a common description of the thin, dry skin that often occurs with aging. Her papery skin was delicate and required gentle care.