velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-və-tē 
Examples of velvety in a Sentence
a dog's velvety ears
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The crowd — a mix of young people, couples, LGBTQ+ followers and fans from diverse ethnicities — seemingly knew every lyric as Uchis’ velvety voice floated effortlessly through her bilingual anthems.
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The way these humble ingredients were combined resulted in a soup that felt decadent and luxurious because of its velvety texture.
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The strapless dress featured a black velvety overlay atop a tulle and satin white fabric.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Its spicy, velvety core of saffron and nutmeg projects authority without any biting aggression.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
The way these humble ingredients were combined resulted in a soup that felt decadent and luxurious because of its velvety texture.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
The strapless dress featured a black velvety overlay atop a tulle and satin white fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for velvety
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velvety. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-vət-ē
: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet
velvety leaves
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