nubbly
Covered with bumps
Nubbly describes a surface covered with small bumps or knobs—a texture you can feel: a nubbly wool sweater, the nubbly bark of an old oak.
The word suggests something pleasantly tactile rather than rough or irritating.
Variant of nubby.
Uneven in surface
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- lumpyHaving irregular bumps
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
- ridgedHaving raised lines
pebbled · granular · dimpled · pocked · rough · knobbed · pebbly · nobby
Looped-yarn fabric
- tweedTextured woolen cloth
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- homespunPlain and unpretentious
- knitwearGarments made by looping yarn
terrycloth · corduroy · knitted · jersey · flannel · fleece · wool · cable-knit
Comfortably close-fitting
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
- softYielding to touch
plush · cushy · tactile · familiar · worn · well-loved · comfortable · inviting
bumpy
Uneven in surface
ridged · pebbled · granular · dimpled · pocked · rough · knobbed · pebbly · nobby
bouclé
Looped-yarn fabric
knitwear · terrycloth · corduroy · knitted · jersey · flannel · fleece · wool · cable-knit · mohair
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- homelyUnattractive in appearance
soft · plush · cushy · tactile · familiar · worn · well-loved · comfortable · inviting