petallike
Resembling flower parts
Resembling a petal in shape, texture, or delicacy: petallike wings, petallike formations in the crystal.
The term describes things that share the thin, curved, soft qualities of flower petals.
Filmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- wispyThin and insubstantial
- etherealDelicate beyond earthly measure
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
sheer · gauzy · filmy · papery · fragile · tender · dainty · fine
Outer floral whorl segment
- bractLeaflike floral structure
- corollaFlower's collective petals
- perianthFlower's outer sterile whorls
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
pistil · anther · pollen · nectar · pollination · inflorescence · calyx · pedicel
Soft and smooth-textured
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- softYielding to touch
- suppleFlexing without damage
satiny · lustrous · sleek · downy · plush · dewy · waxy · glossy
gossamer
Filmy, delicate material
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- wispyThin and insubstantial
- etherealDelicate beyond earthly measure
translucent · sheer · gauzy · filmy · papery · fragile · tender · dainty · fine · feathery
sepal
Outer floral whorl segment
- bractLeaflike floral structure
- corollaFlower's collective petals
- perianthFlower's outer sterile whorls
stamen · pistil · anther · pollen · nectar · pollination · inflorescence · calyx · pedicel · receptacle
velvety
Soft and smooth-textured
supple · satiny · lustrous · sleek · downy · plush · dewy · waxy · glossy · matte
curved
Smoothly bent, not angular
pointed · lobed · fringed · ruffled · flared · splayed · unfurling · layered · overlapping · spiraling
blossom
Flower on fruit tree
orchid · lily · magnolia · peony · dahlia · hibiscus · camellia · lotus · poppy · gardenia