velvety

adjective

vel·vety ˈvel-və-tē

Synonyms of velvety

: having the character of velvet as in being soft, smooth, thick, or richly hued

velvety hair

a velvety green pasture

: smooth to the taste : mild

a velvety wine

Examples of velvety in a Sentence

a dog's velvety ears

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Properties like the Songteller Hotel lean into the pink side of Parton’s life, with velvety magenta furniture, glittering chandeliers, roses, ruffles, and scallops. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 This not only boosts velvety flavor and texture, but also makes a difference in how the end result looks. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Every room is outfitted with French-favorite Malongo coffee machines, Atelier Cologne bath products, velvety robes and slippers, and complimentary Wi-Fi. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 The pear here adds an element of freshness, while vanilla adds warmth, shifting the scent from powdery to soft, velvety, and skin-like. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for velvety

Word History

Etymology

velvet entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of velvety was in 1752

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velvety

adjective

vel·vety ˈvel-vət-ē

: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet

velvety leaves

velvety

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