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How to pronounce velvety in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms velvet
Derivation velvet
Type Words
Synonyms velvet, velvet-textured

Examples of velvety

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The striking princess flower has velvety green foliage and large, purple blooms.
From the chron.com
Cover the pan completely and cook for about 30 minutes until tender and velvety.
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This velvety, deep crimson red is the quintessential color for lips this season.
From the washingtonpost.com
Transfer to a blender and process until very smooth and velvety, about 2 minutes.
From the suntimes.com
Indonesia's velvety tasting brew, Kopi Luwak, gives new meaning to rich coffee.
From the edition.cnn.com
This full-bodied, velvety-textured effort should drink well for 15 or more years.
From the businessweek.com
Grilled yellowfin tuna, with a balsamic vinegar reduction, has velvety texture.
From the newsday.com
She'd let them climb all over her, poke her and pull on her long, velvety ears.
From the charlotteobserver.com
We do love the feel of that special velvety box in our hands, but watch our eyes.
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More examples
  • Velvet: smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
  • Velvet: resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface
  • Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinct feel.
  • Like velvet (but not velvet); soft, smooth, soothing. Not necessarily restricted to the sense of touch
  • Having rich flavor and a silky, sumptuous texture.
  • Smooth, subtle, rich and harmonious, with no edge of harshness.
  • A textural description and synonym for lush or silky, a velvety wine is a rich, soft, smooth wine to taste. It is a very desirable characteristic.
  • Smooth and rich in texture.
  • Describes a slightly thick liquor, reminiscent of velvet.