as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
Ground spiders are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Ground spiders as a group are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Jimin, whose velvety voice and nearly feline lover-boy magnetism stands out even in a group filled with virtuosic singers and strong presences, shocked himself with his own solo success.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
While their velvety flowers looked good for a year or two, the plants soon stopped flowering.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Ground spiders as a group are typically nocturnal and range from small to medium in size, often covered in dark, velvety hair.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Jimin, whose velvety voice and nearly feline lover-boy magnetism stands out even in a group filled with virtuosic singers and strong presences, shocked himself with his own solo success.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
While their velvety flowers looked good for a year or two, the plants soon stopped flowering.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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The combination of silky cream cheese, smooth jello, and crispy pretzel crust is unbeatable—and truly iconic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sheets are made from bamboo viscose, which is breathable and feels silky smooth against the skin.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 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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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Minnesota viewing them as soft, the Nuggets hardly seem bothered by the criticism.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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