Collocations topic: Texture

Dry hair

Hair that lacks natural oils and moisture, often feeling rough or brittle.

Oily or greasy hair

Hair that has an excess of natural oils, making it look shiny or feel unwashed.

Dry skin

Skin that lacks moisture and may feel tight, rough, or flaky.

Oily skin

Skin that produces too much sebum, making it shiny and prone to acne.

A smooth surface

A completely flat and even surface with no bumps, roughness, or ridges.

A rough surface

An uneven, bumpy, or coarse surface that is not smooth to the touch.

Calm water

Water in an ocean, lake, or pool that is still, peaceful, and has no big waves.

Choppy or rough water

Water with many small, rough, or turbulent waves caused by strong winds.

Hard object

A solid item that is firm, rigid, and does not yield to pressure.

Soft object

An item that is easy to press, bend, or shape, feeling gentle to the touch.

Tender meat

Meat that is soft, juicy, and very easy to cut and chew.

Tough meat

Meat that is firm, fibrous, and difficult to cut or chew.

A sharp blade or point

An edge or tip of an object (like a knife or pencil) that can cut or pierce easily.

A dull blade or point

An edge or tip that has lost its sharpness and can no longer cut well.

Potatoes soften

Potatoes becoming soft and tender when cooked in boiling water.

Snow hardens

Snow becoming solid, firm, and packed together when the temperature drops.

Voice softens

A person's tone of speech becoming quieter, gentler, and more friendly.

Voice hardens

A person's tone of speech becoming firm, strict, cold, or less friendly.

Attitude or views can also "soften"

A person's opinion becoming more flexible, friendly, or tolerant.

Attitude or views can also "harden"

A person's opinion becoming fixed, strict, severe, or less tolerant.

Creamy

Food or drink that is smooth, thick, and rich, often containing cream or milk.

Crunchy/crispy

Food that is firm and makes a sharp, cracking sound when you chew it.

Chewy

Food that requires a lot of effort and continuous biting to chew before swallowing.

Tough and chewy

Food (especially overcooked meat) that is unpleasantly hard and difficult to masticate.

Greasy

Food that contains a large, noticeable amount of oil or fat.