as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
The palate is very velvety, with black currants and boysenberries sweetly spiced with vanilla, chocolate, and clove, as well as an undertow of pencil shavings.
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
See all Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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The texture is silky and lotion-like—delicately gentle and pleasant, with a subtle, fresh scent that's light and never overpowering.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The palate is beautifully silky and rounded, with delectable pastry flavors, baking spices, and milky coffee to complement the fruit core—fantastic depth of flavor, intensity, and longevity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Downy refers to the soft, white feathers located on a white stripe down its back.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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What does a whole-of-society approach look like in leveraging U.S. soft power?—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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