Velvety: meaning, definitions and examples
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velvety
[ หvษlvษชti ]
texture
Having a smooth and soft texture, like velvet.
Synonyms
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velvety |
Used to describe something that is smooth and has a rich texture, often with a luxurious feel. Commonly used for describing fabrics, voices, or even food textures.
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smooth |
A broad term used to describe something with an even surface or texture, free of bumps or irregularities. Can refer to surfaces, liquids, or abstract concepts like a smooth performance.
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soft |
Used to describe something that is pleasant to touch and yields under pressure. Often used for fabrics, pillows, or even describing someone's voice or demeanor.
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silky |
Used to describe something that is extremely smooth and sleek, reminiscent of the feel of silk. Often used for hair, fabrics, or skin.
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Examples of usage
- The velvety touch of the fabric was so comforting.
- The dessert had a velvety texture that melted in your mouth.
Translations
Translations of the word "velvety" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aveludado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคฎเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช samtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ beludru
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะบัะฐะผะธัะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ aksamitny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใผใใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท veloutรฉ
๐ช๐ธ aterciopelado
๐น๐ท kadifemsi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒจ๋ฒณ ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ sametovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zamatovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅคฉ้น ็ป่ฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพametno
๐ฎ๐ธ flauelskenndur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัาัััะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษxmษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ aterciopelado
Etymology
The word 'velvety' originated from the noun 'velvet', which comes from Old French 'veluotte' and from Latin 'vellus' meaning 'fleece'. Over time, 'velvety' evolved to describe textures with a smooth and soft feel resembling velvet.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,824, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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