as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
Deer don't like the velvety foliage either.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
One of the other creatures parked in Clark’s Backrooms nest is a diminutive entity in velvety red that strongly recalls a still, silent version of the Little Man From Another Place, a signature character from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Then there’s the white sage, with its velvety leaves and strong, almost medicinal scent.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Quentin Bisch created both Cuir 1976, blending textured leather with the velvety softness of marron glacé, and Musc Terrible, which nods to the founder’s nickname and rebellious spirit by balancing an amber and spicy musk with powdery vanilla and top notes of cinnamon and pink pepper.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
One of the other creatures parked in Clark’s Backrooms nest is a diminutive entity in velvety red that strongly recalls a still, silent version of the Little Man From Another Place, a signature character from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Then there’s the white sage, with its velvety leaves and strong, almost medicinal scent.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Quentin Bisch created both Cuir 1976, blending textured leather with the velvety softness of marron glacé, and Musc Terrible, which nods to the founder’s nickname and rebellious spirit by balancing an amber and spicy musk with powdery vanilla and top notes of cinnamon and pink pepper.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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As lasers sliced through smoke billowing from the stage, frontman Tyrone Lindqvist's silky falsetto floated over a sea of festivalgoers stretching far, far, far beyond the soundboard.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The actress wore a Tamara Ralph gown which featured a spiky gold corset top, with a slightly plunging neckline, and a silky white skirt that flowed to the floor.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The silky-soft slippers are also infused with lavender to add a bit of aromatherapy to your relaxation, plus they’re outfitted in soft fabric.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Use soft, outward sweeping or circular motions to blend until your face is evenly covered.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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