Nubbiness (Noun)
Meaning
Looseness or roughness in texture (as of cloth).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The burlap's nubbiness gave it a tactile appeal that added to its charm.
- She couldn't wear that sweater, its nubbiness made her skin itch just looking at it.
- After several washes, the fabric developed an attractive nubbiness that only improved with wear.
- As he touched the scratchy carpet, he grimaced at its uncomfortable nubbiness.
- A smooth linen napkin stood in contrast to the deliberate nubbiness of the textured towel beside it.