Texture

Metaphorical uses of texture words

• If things go smoothly, they go well.
• If someone has a sharp tongue, they say unkind things.
• If you’re in a difficult position, you can say that you’re in a sticky situation. [informal]
• Coarse jokes are vulgar jokes, jokes in bad taste.
• Velvety sky is dark and deep with a beautiful soft smooth quality like the cloth velvet.