as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
The texture is velvety and well-integrated, with substantial mid-palate depth and restrained sweetness.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The leaves of the low-growing 'Key Lime' lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) have the same velvety texture as the familiar silver variety, and shift from lime green to yellow throughout the season.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
This pot pie is made with a luxurious, velvety sauce that envelops tender pieces of chicken, carrots, celery, and peas.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The creamy formula skims across the lips effortlessly, depositing rich, opaque color in a single stroke and setting into a velvety-matte finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
The leaves of the low-growing 'Key Lime' lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) have the same velvety texture as the familiar silver variety, and shift from lime green to yellow throughout the season.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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From linen and cotton to silky satin, these are my picks for chic, lightweight pants.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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They’re made from 300-thread-count sateen fabric with a silky feel.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 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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Early on in his first five, six starts, there were a lot of balls in play, obviously some soft contact, balls at guys.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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This mini dress is made from lightweight fabric that feels soft against the skin and has a breezy silhouette that keeps it from clinging.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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