tactilely

Through physical contact

In a way that relates to touch or the sense of touch.

A doctor examines a patient tactilely, feeling for lumps or swelling.

The word is rare; most people would say by touch instead.

texture

rough

Uneven in surface

  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
  • grainyRough with particles
  • bumpyUneven in surface

silky · fuzzy · prickly · velvety · abrasive · spongy · elastic · sticky · slick · corrugated

hands-on

manipulate

Control through clever influence

mold · knead · shape · assemble · handiwork · fingertip · palm · grip · clasp · squeeze

haptic

vibration

Rapid oscillating movement

prosthesis · touchscreen · controller · embossed · raised · ridged · textured · feedback · interface · navigation

sensation

warmth

Heat you feel

numbness · prickle · sting · wetness · dryness · ticklish · itchiness · burn · caress · graze

Opposites
sensory modality

tactilelyvisually

By means of sight

audibly · aurally · by ear · optically · acoustically

Phrases
Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G