texture

The way a surface or material feels, looks, or behaves, such as rough, smooth, soft, or thick.

• The cloth has a soft texture.
• I like the crunchy texture of these biscuits.
• Adding water changed the texture of the mixture.

Similar words: feel, consistency

Common phrases: soft texture, rough texture, creamy texture

The overall quality of art or music created by how its different parts work together.

• The music has a rich texture.
• The composer changed the texture by adding another voice.
• Layers of color give the painting a complex texture.

Common phrases: musical texture, rich texture, orchestral texture

To give a surface a particular feel or appearance.

• Use a sponge to texture the paint.
• She textured the clay with a stiff brush.
• The designer will texture the digital model tomorrow.

Common phrases: texture a wall, texture a surface, texture a model