velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-və-tē 
Examples of velvety in a Sentence
a dog's velvety ears
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Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Imagine this velvety shade wrapping the walls and ceiling of a powder room or bedroom—divine!
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Johnny Mathis, a bestselling singer and recording artist known for his distinctive romantic and velvety tenor voice, knew Goodwin for decades.
—Marianne Love, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
This scrumptious dish has a velvety sauce that is packed with flavor.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-vət-ē
: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet
velvety leaves
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