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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Mattifying Primer $36 Sephora This Fenty primer has a transparent, silky texture that glides onto the skin and doesn’t leave a white cast—something that can’t be said about many other primers.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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Squalane oil, glycerin and peptides reduce fine lines and improve skin texture while delivering silky hydration and boosting your nighttime skincare routine.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 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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Others are naked and seemingly unaware of the viewer, cigarettes in hand and gazes soft.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Their emphasis on key soft skill behaviors makes everybody in the organization much better—even the youngest, least experienced employees.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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