Is velvety used for sound, too?

Yes. It can describe a voice or sound that is smooth and rich.

What is the difference between velvety and soft?

Soft is general. Velvety adds a smooth, rich feel like velvet.

Is velvety formal or informal?

It is neutral and common in writing, reviews, and descriptions.

Can I use velvety for food?

Yes. It often describes creamy soups, sauces, or chocolate desserts.

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velvety

/ˈvel.vɪ.ti/

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adjective

Soft, smooth, and slightly thick, like velvet. It often describes fabric, skin, food, or a voice.

The dress had a velvety feel.
Her voice sounded velvety and calm.
The soup had a velvety texture.

Adinary Nuance

Velvety is stronger and more sensory than soft. It suggests a smooth, rich, almost luxurious feel, not just gentle touch. Writers use it for texture, sound, or taste when they want a vivid image. It is also more specific than smooth, which can mean flat or even, not only soft.

In other languages

Vietnamese: mềm mịn
Spanish: aterciopelado
Chinese: 天鹅绒般的
Japanese: ビロードのような
Korean: 벨벳 같은

Etymology

Velvety comes from velvet, which entered English from Old French in the Middle Ages. The adjective became common later to describe anything soft and smooth like velvet.

Common phrases

velvety skinvelvety voicevelvety texturevelvety smooth

Synonyms

soft smooth silky plush

Related words

velvet texture supple luscious

Frequently asked questions

Is velvety used for sound, too?: Yes. It can describe a voice or sound that is smooth and rich.
What is the difference between velvety and soft?: Soft is general. Velvety adds a smooth, rich feel like velvet.
Is velvety formal or informal?: It is neutral and common in writing, reviews, and descriptions.
Can I use velvety for food?: Yes. It often describes creamy soups, sauces, or chocolate desserts.