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papery

/ˈpeɪ.pər.i/

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adjective

/ˈpeɪ.pər.i/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, напоминающее бумагу по текстуре, тонкости или внешнему виду.

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

  1. Thin and paperlikeB2formal

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

    ruБумажный

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

    Synonymsdelicateflimsyfragilegossamerinsubstantialpaper thinthinwafer-thin

  2. Of or like paperB2formal

    Resembling paper in appearance, texture, or consistency.

    ruБумажный

    • 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.

    Synonymschartaceouspaper thinpaperlike

Forms
  • more papery comparative form
  • most papery superlative form