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velvety

adjective vel·vety \ˈvel-və-tē\

: soft and smooth

Full Definition of VELVETY

: having the character of velvet as in being soft, smooth, thick, or richly hued <velvety hair> <a velvety green pasture>

: smooth to the taste : mild <a velvety wine>

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Synonyms: cottony, downy, satin, satiny, silken, silklike, silky, velvetlike, soft

VELVETY Defined for Kids

adjective vel·vety \ˈvel-və-tē\

: soft and smooth <velvety skin>

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