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

Cocktails include Dark Tide (warm red wine infused with spices and citrus), Seasick Crocodile (melon, coconut, and banana liqueurs with orange and pineapple juices), Blackbeard’s Brew (rich, velvety espresso martini made with Titos, Kahlua, and La Colombe cold brew) and more. —Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025

Terracotta flooring, vintage furniture reupholstered in a velvety soft pink, Murano glass fixtures and the brand’s signature line-doodle-animal rugs by Les Éditions de Tapis reflect a mix of sophistication and humor. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025

Made with real milk and cream, this rich and velvety frosting delivers the same taste, texture and convenience fans love, now with a cozy cinnamon twist. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025

Tallahassee designer Jessica Ranjbari recently used Benjamin Moore’s Kendall Charcoal, a velvety dark gray, to color-drench a bedroom. —Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025

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