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

• silky
• satin
• soft

Examples of velvety in a Sentence

a dog's velvety ears

Recent Examples on the Web

The result is a wine list that spans the globe, from velvety reds to crisp whites, including picks from Napa Valley’s Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Italy’s Marchesi Antinori, Chile’s VIK, Burgundy’s Albert Bichot Pouilly-Fuissé. —Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025

The cushions are made of high-density sponge, while the cover is velvety soft and machine-washable. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025

In short, queso brings the heat and texture, while cheese dip focuses on velvety, crowd-pleasing comfort. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025

Together, these notes create a velvety fragrance that smells like love in a bottle. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 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