as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
a dog's velvety ears
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Recent Examples of velvety
Azumi usually ages Pacific bluefin somewhere between 16 and 19 days to achieve a velvety density.
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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
This is neutral, velvety black with extreme shine, emphasizing health and reflection to create depth that feels fluid rather than harsh.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The second movement begins with a languid viola solo played with velvety elegance by the Philharmonic’s principal, Cynthia Phelps.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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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
This is neutral, velvety black with extreme shine, emphasizing health and reflection to create depth that feels fluid rather than harsh.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The second movement begins with a languid viola solo played with velvety elegance by the Philharmonic’s principal, Cynthia Phelps.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for velvety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velvety
Adjective
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While the apples cook and turn silky, the crust turns into a crumbly topping.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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This was, naturally, a full Balenciaga look, from the white cape to the matching silky button-down and wide-legged trousers.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Velvety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velvety. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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