papery

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Textur, Dünnheit oder Aussehen an Papier erinnert; oft dünn, leicht und leicht zerreißbar oder pergamentartig.

Describes something that resembles paper in texture, thinness, or appearance.

1. Thin and paperlikeB2formal

   Having a thin, dry, and delicate texture similar to paper.

   Papierartig

   • The old book had papery pages that crumbled easily.
   • Her skin became papery with age.
   • The leaves of the plant are papery and brittle.

   Synonymedelicateflimsyfragilegossamerinsubstantialpaper thinthinwafer-thin

2. Of or like paperB2formal

   Resembling paper in appearance, texture, or consistency.

   papierartig

   • The wings of the insect were papery and translucent.
   • The fabric had a papery feel, like parchment.
   • The dried flowers were papery to the touch.

   Synonymechartaceouspaper thinpaperlike