fine texture

Silk's tactile quality

Fine texture describes a surface or material with small, closely spaced elements that feel smooth or appear delicate.

In food, a fine texture means small particles or a smooth consistency: The flour has a fine texture ideal for pastry.

In art and photography, it refers to subtle, intricate surface detail.

Fabrics with fine texture have tight, delicate weaves.

Related

silkiness · silk thread · nuance · microstructure · granularity · microfibers · homogeneity · subtlety · velvety · smoothness · smooth finish · gossamer · tissue paper · softness · soft touch · crystallinity · spun sugar · glossiness

Opposites
surface smoothness/granularity

fine texturerough texture

Uneven tactile quality

coarse · rough · grainy texture · gritty texture · granular

weave/thread density

fine texturecoarse grain

Large, unrefined particles

coarse-grained · loose weave · open weave · chunky texture · thick texture

Family

fine, texture

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G