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

This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

This traditional Greek chicken soup made with egg, lemon, and orzo tastes rich and velvety, but also bright and refreshing thanks to lemon juice. —Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026

And no wonder, with every element beautifully executed, from flaky fish on velvety grits to an elegant white wine sauce that takes the hearty dish from familiar to fancy. —Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 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