adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
velvety (= smooth and soft )
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The cream gave my skin a velvety texture.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a deep velvety voice
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His skin felt soft and velvety , like a baby's.
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She buried her nose in the fragrant, velvety petals.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Natural fabrics like silk and wool on a paper backing are used to give the velvety finish in traditional flocks.
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Slightly spicy and redolent with cilantro, the velvety soup also contained chopped tomatoes, corn, carrots, celery and onion.
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Typical veal has lean of grayish pink color and smooth, velvety texture; the fat is soft and pliable.
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Zaumseil's drawings are characterised by massive, brooding organic forms with a velvety , sensuous surface.