
Papery
Texture Description
Use 'papery' to describe something that feels like paper when touched.
The old book's pages turned papery with age.
Thickness 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.
Aging 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.
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