strokable
Begging for pats
Strokable describes something that invites stroking—soft, smooth, or pleasingly textured enough that you want to run your hand over it: The cat's fur was irresistibly strokable.
Often applied to pets, fabrics, or anything with tactile appeal.
Also spelled strokeable.
Thick-pile textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- downyHaving soft, fine texture
- fleeceWool still on sheep
fluffy · cotton · suede · cashmere · wool · satin · mohair · alpaca
Covered in soft hair
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- felineOf or like cats
- canineOf or like dogs
- purringVibrating vocalization of contentment
nuzzling · tame · playful · affectionate · companion · domesticated · grooming · adorable
Capable of being felt
- caressableWorthy of gentle touching
- palpablePerceptible to touch or senses
- tangiblePerceptible by touch
- sensuousPleasing to the body
velvety · silken · feathery · fuzzy · bristly · prickly · nubby · grainy
Without roughness or difficulty
- glossySmooth and shiny
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- suppleFlexing without damage
brushed · napped · ribbed · ridged · grooved · bumpy · pebbled · embossed
Inducing a settled state
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- relaxingBecoming less tense
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
reassuring · peaceful · gentle · tranquil · serene · restful · stress-relieving · pacifying
velvet
Thick-pile textile
fleece · fluffy · cotton · suede · cashmere · wool · satin · mohair · alpaca · angora
furry
Covered in soft hair
purring · nuzzling · tame · playful · affectionate · companion · domesticated · grooming · adorable · lovable
touchable
Capable of being felt
- caressableWorthy of gentle touching
- palpablePerceptible to touch or senses
- tangiblePerceptible by touch
sensuous · velvety · silken · feathery · fuzzy · bristly · prickly · nubby · grainy · satiny
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
supple · brushed · napped · ribbed · ridged · grooved · bumpy · pebbled · embossed · quilted
calming
Inducing a settled state
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- relaxingBecoming less tense
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
meditative · reassuring · peaceful · gentle · tranquil · serene · restful · stress-relieving · pacifying · lulling