Woodenness
/ˈwʊdnnəs/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery
Use 'woodenness' to describe something that visually resembles wood, either in color or texture.
The woodenness of the beams added a rustic charm to the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Hardness
'Woodenness' can refer to the hard and solid characteristic of wood, suggesting durability or resistance.
Despite the age of the wooden ship, its woodenness held against the rough seas.
Pro Tip 3/3Emulate Life
It's often used to describe artistic works that look real enough to be mistaken for the actual material.
The sculpture's woodenness was so convincing that people touched it to be sure.
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ArtificialityAwkwardClumsinessFormalityInflexibilityReserveStiffness
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