as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
Over time, the fabric will develop a subtle patina—that velvety sheen that actually adds character rather than detracts.
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Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Saint Laurent’s velvety soft suede is deliciously luxurious in every sense.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Paul Hollywood was presumably in his dressing room, putting on a crisp oxford shirt in a shade of blue meant to make his eyes pop—a vivid cerulean, a chilly Arctic sky, or, occasionally, a fuller, velvety navy just across the color wheel from his tan.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Tips for Making Crispy Gnocchi in Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Here are some of my best tips for success when making gnocchi and the most velvety Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
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Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Saint Laurent’s velvety soft suede is deliciously luxurious in every sense.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Paul Hollywood was presumably in his dressing room, putting on a crisp oxford shirt in a shade of blue meant to make his eyes pop—a vivid cerulean, a chilly Arctic sky, or, occasionally, a fuller, velvety navy just across the color wheel from his tan.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Tips for Making Crispy Gnocchi in Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream Here are some of my best tips for success when making gnocchi and the most velvety Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hydrolyzed baobab helps strengthen, while jojoba esters condition for silky slip that keeps frizzy hair at bay.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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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Athletique There is something edgy yet soft about a funnel-neck in a technical fabric—lean in and pair a wind- and water-resistant shell with trousers and sneakers for a touch of sport, or style it with a pencil skirt and kitten heels for a more feminine feel.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Swift wore Elson 4, the brand’s best-selling blue-red, but the bullet-proof formula comes in 12 beautiful hues ranging from a soft beige peach (Nude Cabaret) to a deep bronzed rose (Flesh 3).—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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