# velvety

/ˈvɛɫvəti/ (US) · /vˈɛlvɪti/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/velvety
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

having a very soft, smooth, and thick feeling, like the fabric called velvet. You can use it to describe skin, a voice, or even the taste of wine.

For teachers: having a smooth, soft, and luxurious texture or quality. Often used to describe physical surfaces, auditory tones, or the mouthfeel of food and drink.

## Examples

- The cat has soft, velvety fur.
- The singer's velvety voice filled the room, creating a calm and sophisticated atmosphere for the guests.
- The chef achieved a velvety consistency in the sauce by slowly whisking in chilled butter just before serving, ensuring a rich and smooth finish.

## Synonyms

silky, smooth, soft, mellow, creamy

## Antonyms

rough, harsh, coarse, gritty

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'feel' or 'be'.

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