
Scaly
Texture emphasis
Use 'scaly' to stress the unique texture that resembles scales.
Her scaly elbow needed moisturizing.
Visual appearance
The term 'scaly' often relates to the visual pattern of overlapping pieces.
The dragon's wings were scaly and intimidating.
Negative association
Sometimes 'scaly' suggests unattractiveness or poor condition.
The scaly walls of the old house creeped her out. Compare with
CoarseCrustyFlakyPeelRoughScabrous
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