adj

velvety

VEHL-vuh-tee

Velvety (adj) means Soft, smooth, and pleasant to the touch or taste, like velvet. Example: “The sauce had a rich, velvety texture.”

adj

Soft, smooth, and pleasant to the touch or taste, like velvet.

"The sauce had a rich, velvety texture."

"His velvety baritone voice suited the ballad perfectly."

How to use velvety

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSmooth and soft, describing textures, tastes, and even sounds that feel luxuriously gentle.

Common pairings

velvety texture velvety smooth velvety voice

Word forms

more velvety comparative, most velvety superlative

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Etymology

Formed from velvet plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for velvety

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Frequently asked questions

What does “velvety” mean?

The word “velvety” means soft, smooth, and pleasant to the touch or taste, like velvet. In plain terms, smooth and soft, describing textures, tastes, and even sounds that feel luxuriously gentle.

How do you pronounce “velvety”?

“Velvety” is pronounced VEHL-vuh-tee (/ˈvɛlvəti/ in IPA).

How do you use “velvety” in a sentence?

Here is “velvety” used in a sentence: “The sauce had a rich, velvety texture.”

What part of speech is “velvety”?

“Velvety” is an adjective.