velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-və-tē 
Examples of velvety in a Sentence
a dog's velvety ears
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Fresh asparagus adds color, while Gouda cheese gives the quiche a velvety texture.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
This is neutral, velvety black with extreme shine, emphasizing health and reflection to create depth that feels fluid rather than harsh.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
End the meal with one of Huerta’s sweet flan tacos, called La Bruja, built on a crepe-like tortilla with a slab of velvety flan.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The second movement begins with a languid viola solo played with velvety elegance by the Philharmonic’s principal, Cynthia Phelps.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
This is neutral, velvety black with extreme shine, emphasizing health and reflection to create depth that feels fluid rather than harsh.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
End the meal with one of Huerta’s sweet flan tacos, called La Bruja, built on a crepe-like tortilla with a slab of velvety flan.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The second movement begins with a languid viola solo played with velvety elegance by the Philharmonic’s principal, Cynthia Phelps.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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 14 Mar. 2026.
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velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-vət-ē
: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet
velvety leaves
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