chartaceous

/tʃɑːrˈteɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the quality of parchment or paper that is written or printed on.

“The book’s pages were chartaceous and yellowed with age.”

2. noun

A characteristic of parchment or paper.

“The chartaceous texture of the ancient manuscript is a marvel of craftsmanship.”

Synonyms

  • paper-like
  • parchmenty

Antonyms

  • fibrous
  • woody