Synonyms of tactile

tactile

adjective

as in physical

formal relating to the sense of touch

The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality.

visual and tactile experiences

Related Words

• physical
• tangible
• corporeal
• noticeable
• substantial
• real
• touchable
• actual
• visible
• palpable
• embodied
• perceptible
• concrete
• detectable
• appreciable
• discernible
• existent
• observable
• material
• sensible
• seeable

Dissimilar Words

• imperceptible
• intangible
• insensible
• impalpable
• immaterial
• spiritual
• virtual
• abstract
• nonphysical
• insubstantial
• nonmaterial
• incorporeal
• unsubstantial
• formless
• ethereal
• bodiless
• unreal
• unbodied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tactile

Plans include equipment that accommodates wheelchairs and sensory features for players who need movement or tactile experiences. — Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

The hand also incorporates 288 tactile-sensor channels distributed across its fingers and palm. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Even when his characters do use a computer screen, Okita shoots so tight on the cursor and characters, even their intricate composition appears tactile and sculpted. — James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

The 20% off everything Fall Design Event also includes brand favorites, such as the Baywood quilt, which features a hand-pick stitching pattern that enhances its tactile quality. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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