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nappiness

nappiness

7.5
A soft, fuzzy feel on cloth like a towel or sweater
  • noun
  • /ˈnæpɪnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : textura suave
  • She loved the nappiness of her favorite sweater, especially on cold days.

Examples

  • After washing, the nappiness of the blanket became even more noticeable.

  • The nappiness of the new towel made it perfect for drying off quickly.

  • The nappiness of the blanket made it very cozy.

  • I love the nappiness of this new sweater!

  • The nappiness of the new towel made it perfect for drying off quickly.

  • After washing, the nappiness of the blanket became even more noticeable.

  • She loved the nappiness of her favorite sweater, especially on cold days.

Synonyms

nap
vsnappiness
  • Specialized
5 6.8

The soft raised surface on fabrics like velvet or corduroy

refers to the general quality of having such a raised surface
plushness
vsnappiness
1 4.1

A very soft, thick feel like a sofa or carpet

focuses on fuzzy surface texture rather than luxury or thickness
furriness
vsnappiness
3.7

A soft, fuzzy covering on an animal or piece of cloth

is about soft, fuzzy fabric surface texture rather than covering type
woolliness
vsnappiness
6.6

A soft, thick feel like sheep's wool

is a broader fuzzy fabric quality not limited to that material

How Fuzzy

nappiness
  • Specialized
7.5
nap
  • Specialized
5 6.8
smoothness
5 1.9

Surface Forms

nappiness singular
nappinesses plural

Morphology

nappiness = nappy (transparent) = nap + y + ness

Formed from the adjective 'nappy' (having a nap or pile) + -ness, so the fabric-related meaning follows directly from the base.

Etymology

Nappiness comes from the fabric word nap, which means the 'soft, raised surface' or tiny fibres on cloth. So the 'nappiness' of a towel or blanket is simply how fuzzy and soft its surface feels.