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

This velvety suede style from Sézane feels fresh, but still classic. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Beyond the feel, the formula is supposed to deliver a long-lasting, velvety finish—and, of course, comes in Fenty’s signature range of diverse shades and undertones. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026

Rather than making the chili taste like pumpkin, the purée gives it velvety richness, body, and an autumnal hue. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Saturated in velvety blues, reds, and blacks, Zumthor’s surfaces all but vibrate; the subtle variations in the application of the paint and the alchemy of the pigment on the concrete substrate bring the walls maximally to life. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026