Synonyms of velvety

velvety

adjective

ˈvel-və-tē 

as in silky

smooth or delicate in appearance or feel

a dog's velvety ears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silky
• satin
• soft
• satiny
• silken
• downy
• cottony
• creamy
• silklike
• velvetlike
• delicate
• slick
• fine
• chiffon
• ultrasoft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coarse
• rough
• harsh
• jagged
• lumpy
• irregular
• scratchy
• bumpy
• rugged
• ragged
• broken
• granular
• pebbly
• gritty
• grainy
• roughened
• scraggy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of velvety

When done right, matte foundation leaves skin looking velvety smooth and skin-like. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 June 2026

This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

And no wonder, with every element beautifully executed, from flaky fish on velvety grits to an elegant white wine sauce that takes the hearty dish from familiar to fancy. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026