papery

• Qualifie quelque chose qui rappelle le papier par sa texture, sa finesse ou son apparence, souvent sec et fin.

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

1. Thin and paperlikeB2formal

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

   papyracé

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

   Synonymesdelicateflimsyfragilegossamerinsubstantialpaper thinthinwafer-thin

2. Of or like paperB2formal

   Resembling paper in appearance, texture, or consistency.

   papier, semblable à du papier

   • 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.

   Synonymeschartaceouspaper thinpaperlike