velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-və-tē 
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.
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Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
Charlie Wilson’s vocals are earnest and velvety, coating Gap Band IV with his signature Oklahoman twang and chuckle.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022
The sheets are woven with premium 100% cotton, resulting in an ultra-velvety feel.
—Nicol Natale, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2021
The palate is very velvety, with black currants and boysenberries sweetly spiced with vanilla, chocolate, and clove, as well as an undertow of pencil shavings.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
Charlie Wilson’s vocals are earnest and velvety, coating Gap Band IV with his signature Oklahoman twang and chuckle.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022
The sheets are woven with premium 100% cotton, resulting in an ultra-velvety feel.
—Nicol Natale, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2021
The palate is very velvety, with black currants and boysenberries sweetly spiced with vanilla, chocolate, and clove, as well as an undertow of pencil shavings.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 June 2021
The soft and velvety feeling when it is touched is unmatched.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Mar. 2021
The subject is approaching death with a sense of acceptance and gratitude for all life has offered, and Christofaro was an expressive soloist throughout, her attacks warm and velvety, her moments of forcefulness bracingly clear.
—Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 22 Feb. 2021
Merlot, with its soft, velvety plum flavor, is one of the world’s most popular red wines.
—Mélissa Godin, Time, 22 May 2020
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velvety
adjective
vel·vety
ˈvel-vət-ē
: soft, smooth, or thick like velvet
velvety leaves
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