velvety

adjective
UK: /ˈvel.vɪ.ti/
US: /ˈvel.və.ti/

  1. Having a smooth, soft appearance, feel, or taste, like velvet.

    1. The rose petals were velvety to the touch.
    2. The singer's velvety voice filled the concert hall, enchanting everyone present with its rich tone.

  2. Smooth and rich in flavor or texture.

    1. This wine has a velvety texture.
    2. The chocolate mousse was incredibly velvety and decadent, melting luxuriously on the tongue.

Synonyms

smooth soft silky downy rich mellow

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "velvety" in English means: Having a smooth, soft appearance, feel, or taste, like velvet., Smooth and rich in flavor or texture..

The phonetic transcription of "velvety" is /ˈvel.vɪ.ti/ in British English and /ˈvel.və.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "velvety": smooth, soft, silky, downy, rich, mellow.

Example usage of "velvety": "The rose petals were velvety to the touch.". More examples on the page.