as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
Azumi usually ages Pacific bluefin somewhere between 16 and 19 days to achieve a velvety density.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Be sure to use fine corn flour (as opposed to coarse cornmeal or cornstarch) to ensure the proper velvety texture.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 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
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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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Be sure to use fine corn flour (as opposed to coarse cornmeal or cornstarch) to ensure the proper velvety texture.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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Like much of the first half of the episode, before the plane crash, this gala sequence is shot in silky gold colors, as if John and Carolyn had already been sanctified.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Glamour contributor Mary Honkus expected this to have an oily consistency, but instead the texture feels thick and silky.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 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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This is not to say that Rødland has gone soft, exactly, though the show does include two tender shots of his own young children.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the forest green walls, soft, cozy lighting and vintage decor only add to the element of whimsy.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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