TACTILE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

tactile

adjective

Definition of tactile

as in physical

formal relating to the sense of touch The thick brushstrokes give the painting a tactile quality. visual and tactile experiences

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Recent Examples of tactile Gen Z, raised with unparalleled access to technology, has pushed back harder against what many call brain rot, looking for tactile, screen-free time together. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Vision captures what humans see, audio captures context, motion data records how the body moves through space and tactile signals capture how humans apply force and manipulate objects. — Rushil Agarwal, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Other features include a keychain hole, a quick-access hook, and a magnetic fidget toy, which is less about utility and more about tactile focus, utilizing the remaining surface space on the tool. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Developed by Giacomo Sasso, a postdoctoral researcher at Queen Mary University of London, this new tactile system allows robots to see touch in real time by instantly transforming invisible mechanical forces into vivid, dynamic color patterns. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tactile

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Balogun crashed into Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, landing his foot on top of Muharemović’s during the physical match.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Hawaiian Tropic’s zinc oxide formula, a physical UV blocker, brushes on with a matte, translucent finish and leaves no white cast on most skin tones.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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