velvety

adjective

vel·​vety ˈvel-və-tē 

1

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

velvety hair

a velvety green pasture

2

: smooth to the taste : mild

a velvety wine

Synonyms of velvety

• silky
• satin
• soft

Examples of velvety in a Sentence

a dog's velvety ears

Recent Examples on the Web

On my cruise, Denis was the king of the piano keys and Tracy sang standards with a velvety voice. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

Jimin, whose velvety voice and nearly feline lover-boy magnetism stands out even in a group filled with virtuosic singers and strong presences, shocked himself with his own solo success. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026

While their velvety flowers looked good for a year or two, the plants soon stopped flowering. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026

Mornings often begin at the North Clubhouse, where seamless indoor-outdoor views put golfers and surf in the same wide-angle frame, alongside velvety lattes and indulgent breakfasts. —Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

velvet entry 1 + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

velvety

adjective

vel·​vety ˈvel-vət-ē 

: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet

velvety leaves