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

The riflebird’s plumage owes its deep, velvety black coloration not just to pigment, but also to its microscopic structure, which involves tightly packed barbules that deflect light inwards, absorbing nearly all of it. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025

Alpert also recommends the velvety Luxome weighted blanket as the ultimate gift. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025

Domaine Faiveley 2021 Corton Clos de Cortons comes from a very unique walled vineyard and has aromas of pomegranate, red raspberry, cherry, and brown baking spices that transition to delightful flavors of cranberry, cherry, and caramelized orange peel wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

Instead of flavor, the condiment gives the dessert a velvety, soft crumb the same way oil traditionally would. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 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