velvety

/ˈvelvəti/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɛlvəti] /ˈvelvəti/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɛlvəti] /ˈvel-və-tē How to pronounce velvety (audio)/ (ame, mw)

velvety — adjective

  • velvetypositive
  • more velvetycomparative
  • most velvetysuperlative

1. describing the way a liquid or semi-liquid food or drink feels in your mouth — s

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describing the way a liquid or semi-liquid food or drink feels in your mouth — smooth, rich, and free from any grainy or lumpy bits

例句

The dark chocolate mousse had a velvety texture that melted on Ayana's tongue.

collocation: velvety texture

After simmering for two hours, the mushroom soup turned perfectly velvety.

同義詞
  • smooth

    general term; velvety adds the idea of richness and luxuriousness

  • creamy

    suggests dairy or oil content; velvety focuses on smoothness regardless of ingredients

  • silky

    similar texture but often used for lighter, thinner liquids rather than thick ones

反義詞
  • gritty

    rough, with small hard particles — the opposite of smooth

  • lumpy

    containing solid pieces in a liquid — the opposite of smooth-textured

文法句型

velvety + noun (texture, finish, soup, chocolate)

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe soups, sauces, melted chocolate, custards, and wine. Unlike creamy, velvety does not imply the presence of dairy — it focuses on the feeling of smoothness in the mouth.

2. having a surface that feels soft and smooth when you touch it, similar to the fa

2.形容詞B1
釋義

having a surface that feels soft and smooth when you touch it, similar to the fabric called velvet

例句

The kitten's velvety fur felt warm against Mira's fingers.

collocation: velvety fur

Apinya gently touched the velvety petals of the purple orchid.

同義詞
  • soft

    a broader, more basic word; velvety specifically suggests a dense, plush softness

  • silky

    smooth in a way that slides gently; velvety implies a thicker, more padded softness

  • plush

    emphasizes thickness and cushioning more than velvety does

反義詞
  • rough

    uneven surface that is not smooth to touch

  • coarse

    texture with a rough, thick quality

文法句型

velvety + noun (fur, skin, petals, fabric)

用法筆記

Focuses on physical texture. Commonly describes fabric, fur, skin, flower petals, leaves, and moss. The emphasis is always on the pleasant, soft sensation of touch.

常見錯誤

❌The velvety cat ran across the room.
✅The cat's velvety fur ran across the room.
💡velvety describes the texture of the cat's fur, not the cat itself.

3. describing a sound, especially a person's voice or a musical instrument, that is

3.形容詞B1
釋義

describing a sound, especially a person's voice or a musical instrument, that is deep, rich, and smooth to listen to

例句

The singer's velvety voice filled the concert hall with warmth.

collocation: velvety voice

Stefan loved the velvety tone of the old cello his grandfather had owned.

collocation: velvety tone (musical instrument)

同義詞
  • mellow

    suggests a softer, more relaxed quality; velvety adds a sense of richness and smoothness

  • rich

    focuses on depth and fullness; velvety adds the smoothness element

  • smooth

    a simpler, more general word; velvety implies a specific warm, luxurious smoothness

反義詞
  • harsh

    rough, unpleasant to listen to — the opposite of smooth sound

  • shrill

    high-pitched and piercing — the opposite of a deep, rich sound

文法句型

velvety + noun (voice, tone, sound)

用法筆記

Typically describes voices that are deep, calm, or warm, as well as musical instruments such as cellos, saxophones, and clarinets. Not used for high-pitched or sharp sounds.