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chamoised

chamoised

9.1
Having a soft, smooth surface that soaks up water
  • adjective
  • /ˈʃæm.ɔɪzd/
translation icon : gamuza
  • He preferred chamoised cloths for cleaning delicate surfaces.

Examples

  • The car seats were covered in chamoised fabric for a luxurious feel.

  • The chamoised gloves kept her hands comfortable during the winter.

  • The chamoised leather feels incredibly soft.

  • She prefers chamoised fabrics for her clothing.

  • The sofa was upholstered in chamoised material, providing a soft touch that enhanced its comfort.

  • He chose a chamoised towel for its superior absorbent qualities after his shower.

  • The chamoised fabric used in luxury handbags gives them a unique, plush texture.

Synonyms

sueded
vschamoised
5.3

A soft, velvet-like surface that feels slightly fuzzy to the touch

has a soft absorbent texture rather than a velvety surface

How Soft

velvety
11 3.8
chamoised
9.1
sueded
5.3
textured
13 4.1
rough
164 1.0

Surface Forms

chamoised positive

Morphology

chamoised = chamois (transparent) = chamois + ed

Formed from the noun 'chamois' with the regular adjectival/past-participle suffix '-ed', meaning 'having the quality of chamois leather'.

Etymology

The word chamoised comes from the French word chamois, originally the name of a mountain 'goat' whose skin made a very soft, absorbent leather. So, something 'chamoised' has been treated to feel like that soft leather.