velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-və-tē 
Examples of velvety in a Sentence
a dog's velvety ears
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The multipurpose color product provides a smooth, velvety matte flush wherever applied, from cheeks to lips, with highly pigmented color to boot.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Ground beef, buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, and sharp Cheddar come together in a velvety broth for a hearty soup that's rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Azumi usually ages Pacific bluefin somewhere between 16 and 19 days to achieve a velvety density.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Be sure to use fine corn flour (as opposed to coarse cornmeal or cornstarch) to ensure the proper velvety texture.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Ground beef, buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, and sharp Cheddar come together in a velvety broth for a hearty soup that's rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Azumi usually ages Pacific bluefin somewhere between 16 and 19 days to achieve a velvety density.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Be sure to use fine corn flour (as opposed to coarse cornmeal or cornstarch) to ensure the proper velvety texture.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for velvety
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/velvety. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-vət-ē
: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet
velvety leaves
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