Velvety

Word VELVETY
Character 7
Hyphenation vel vet y
Pronunciations /ˈvɛlvəti/

Definitions and meanings of "Velvety"

What do we mean by velvety?

Suggestive of the texture of velvet; soft and smooth. adjective

Smooth-tasting; mellow. adjective

Resembling velvet; having a nap like that of velvet; also, soft and smooth to the eye or to the touch, somewhat like velvet: as, velvety texture among minerals.

Having a peculiar soft or smooth taste.

Having a contact like that of velvet; touching softly: as, a velvety touch on the piano.

Made of velvet, or like velvet; soft; smooth; delicate. adjective

Like velvet (but not velvet); soft, smooth, soothing. Not necessarily restricted to the sense of touch. adjective

Resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface adjective

Smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste adjective

Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Velvety

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The word "velvety" in example sentences

The language perfect, but the expression velvety, unpractical, apprentice-like…comically inadequate, absurdly weak and unsuited to the great language.30 ❋ Ron Powers (2005)

The language perfect, but the expression velvety, unpractical, apprenticelike, ignorant, inexperienced, comically inadequate, absurdly weak and unsuited to the great language. ❋ Mark Twain (1872)

The suspension is damped and velvety, which is just plain weird, considering the 18-inch, 40-series rubber the car rolls on. ❋ Unknown (2010)

As Hayden recalled the velvety softness of her breast against his palm, a pang of guilt stabbed him. ❋ Medeiros, Teresa, 1962- (2003)

Amy: according to Carole Walter, whose Scottish shortbread cookie is my favorite, it makes the texture "velvety" and that is all she says. ❋ Laura (2009)

Mary is the generalized young thing of novelettes, with no attempt at individualization except perhaps her "velvety" eyes, which however are forgotten in the course of the story. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Skippy in his assiduous pursuit of fiction of the romantic tinge had often read of "velvety" eyes and pondered incredulously. ❋ Owen Johnson (1915)

I like Rob P. but wished his voice was a little more "velvety" and that he had glittered differently in the sun. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I was struck by two things: the "velvety" yet vivid colors and the huge dynamic range of the film. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It goes on rather "velvety" as opposed to slick and allows your color to go on smoother and more color-true without any fading or feathering.

But the pair I replaced them with were cheaper than expected (on sale) and are in a kind of velvety ballet slipper design that I can wear to work without them screaming "I'm a croc! ❋ Unknown (2009)

You should have a shiny smooth, velvety, pristine white buttercream. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In addition, I wrap with velvety ribbons and thoughtfully selected paper about 70 gifts per year. ❋ Katherine Rosman (2011)

But for those who have sampled its mature charms, who have patiently cellared its wines for more than 10 years or so, watching its tannins and texture soften as it transforms itself into a gentle red wine with notes of spice and velvety bramble, its allure is difficult to evade. ❋ Will Lyons (2011)

Rather, once the steak or fish comes off the grill, he brushes it with a flavored oil or butter, such as a velvety gorgonzola butter, the perfect accompaniment to a hunk of aged Tri-tip. ❋ Jennifer Evans Gardner (2011)

In this video clip, Betty White plays Florence Dusty, showing off her muffins that Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon remark are “surprisingly salty, remarkably velvety.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

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