adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing. also, figuratively

   "The mouse was a warm, velvety weight in my hand."

Adjective

1. 1
   resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface wordnet
2. 2
   smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

softattenuateattenuatedbuffedburnishedcottony

Antonyms

All antonyms

rough

Example

More examples

"Corduroy is a thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs."

Etymology

From velvet + -y.

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