1. the quality or state of being papery; having the thin, dry texture or appearance of paper

Examples

• The paperiness of the old leaves made them crumble at the slightest touch.
• She noticed the paperiness of her skin after spending too much time in the sun.
• The flower petals had developed a certain paperiness as they dried.
• The paperiness of the ancient manuscript pages required careful handling.
• The fruit’s paperiness indicated it was past its prime.
• He commented on the paperiness of the tissue-thin fabric.