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Tweedy (Adjective)

Of textiles; having a rough surface; "a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns".

All adjective clusters.

The coat had a tweedy texture that was softened by the bold, bright colors used in its design.
The outdoor fabric had a tweedy finish that provided excellent grip and traction for hiking boots.
After years of use, the armchair's upholstery had developed a tweedy appearance that seemed fitting for the rustic cabin.
Her grandmother's homemade scarf had a tweedy feel that was both cozy and comforting.
The tweedy quality of the wool fabric made it perfect for crafting a rugged yet stylish sweater.

(of country gentry) informal, clannish and outdoorsy.

All adjective clusters.

The tweedy set gathered at the local pub for a pint and a chat about the latest hunting season.
Her tweedy relatives were always more at home in the countryside than in the city.
The tweedy crowd at the point-to-point racing event was a far cry from the glamour of the city's social scene.
He was a tweedy sort of fellow, always dressed in worn tweed jackets and corduroy trousers.
The village was full of tweedy types, who spent their days shooting and fishing and their evenings drinking whisky by the fire.