Meaning & use
textured
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Having a noticeable or distinctive surface quality, especially one that is rough or varied rather than smooth.
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The artist used thick, textured brushstrokes to give the painting depth.
She prefers textured wallpaper over plain, flat paint.
A note on using this word
Textured is used literally for physical surfaces and figuratively for writing, sound, or experiences that feel rich and varied.
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