as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
Black olives add a fine umami boost to the velvety beans.
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Don’t leave without trying the rich, velvety gelato.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The tonkotsu broth is velvety, an opaque off-white slicked with black garlic oil.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
But while the process is simple, the end result is anything but—this French hot chocolate has a smooth, velvety texture and a decadent, intensely chocolate flavor.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Don’t leave without trying the rich, velvety gelato.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
The tonkotsu broth is velvety, an opaque off-white slicked with black garlic oil.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
But while the process is simple, the end result is anything but—this French hot chocolate has a smooth, velvety texture and a decadent, intensely chocolate flavor.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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Large, round, and flat, lupini beans somewhat resemble fava beans, while their firm, silky texture is similar to edamame.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Nothing Bundt Cakes teamed up with Dove to create this chocolate cake filled with raspberry puree and topped with a silky Dove chocolate heart.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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They were headed home when the fresh snow, light and soft, suddenly descended from the slopes as one of the most ferocious forces of nature.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Your next best friend Weebles is the ultimate low-maintenance companion looking for a soft place to land in 2026!—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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