tactile

/ˈtæktaɪl/

Meanings

adjective

Tangible; perceptible to the sense of touch.

Examples :

"The knitted sweater had a soft, tactile quality that made it very comforting to wear. "

adjective

Used for feeling.

Examples :

"The baby explored the toy with a tactile curiosity, feeling its different shapes and textures. "

physiology sensation body

adjective

Of or relating to the sense of touch.

Examples :

"The sweater had a very tactile quality, making me want to touch it all the time. "

physiology sensation body

Related Words

comforting verb

/ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/ /ˈkʌmfərtɪn/

To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

"Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad."

tangible noun

/ˈtæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtændʒəbəl/

A physical object, something that can be touched.

"The tangible reward for my hard work was a new bicycle. "

feeling verb

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /ˈfilɪŋ/

(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

textures noun

/ˈtɛkstʃərz/ /ˈtɛkstʃɚz/

The feel or shape of a surface or substance; the smoothness, roughness, softness, etc. of something.

"The beans had a grainy, gritty texture in her mouth."

explored verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrd/ /ɛkˈsplɔːrd/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The lost child explored the crowded mall, desperately calling out for his mother. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

curiosity noun

/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/

(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.

"Her curiosity about the new math formula led her to ask many questions in class. "

sweater noun

/ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /-ɾɚ/

A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.

"Before going out for their run, the track team members put on their warm sweaters. "

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

knitted verb

/ˈnɪtəd/

To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.

"The first generation knitted to order; the second still knits for its own use; the next leaves knitting to industrial manufacturers."

perceptible noun

/pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/

Anything that can be perceived.

"The only perceptible was the faint sound of the clock ticking in the otherwise silent room. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."