as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
The palate is very velvety, with black currants and boysenberries sweetly spiced with vanilla, chocolate, and clove, as well as an undertow of pencil shavings.
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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Coco Jones leans into soft-glam, using bronzed lids and radiant finishes to complement her silky vocals.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Soft, stretchy, and silky smooth, AirEssentials is definitely worth the hype.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
25 June 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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That includes things like mapping the profiles of people who could make future leaders, prioritizing growth opportunities for them, and focusing on cultivating softer people skills among this group, along with technical expertise.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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While investors are hoping for a soft landing in the U.S. economy, how severe might the outcome be if another recession occurs?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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