velvet

• Bezeichnet etwas, das sich glatt, weich und angenehm anfühlt, wie Samtstoff; auch samtig oder sanft in Aussehen, Klang oder Geschmack.

Describes something that is smooth, soft, and pleasant to touch, like the fabric velvet.

1. Smooth and soft to sensesB2formal

   Having a smooth, soft, and luxurious quality that is pleasing to sight, hearing, touch, or taste.

   Samtig

   • The singer's voice had a velvet quality that captivated the audience.
   • The wine had a velvet texture on the palate.
   • The fabric felt like velvet against her skin.

   Synonymecreamydownylushluxurioussatinsatinysilkysmoothsoftvelvety

   Antonymecoarsegrittyharshroughscratchy

2. Resembling velvet surfaceB2formal

   Having a surface that is smooth, soft, and plush, similar to the fabric velvet.

   Samtartig

   • The moss formed a velvet carpet on the forest floor.
   • The cat's fur was as soft as velvet.
   • The artist used a velvet finish on the painting.

   Synonymedownyfluffynappedplushsilkysmoothsoftvelvety

   Antonymecoarsepricklyroughscratchy

• Ein weicher, luxuriöser Stoff mit dichtem, glattem Flor auf der einen Seite und glatter Rückseite; auch ein Stoff mit kurzem, dichtem Flor, der samtig oder wie Samt wirkt.

A noun referring to a soft, luxurious fabric with a dense, smooth pile on one side and a plain back.

unzählbar

1. Luxurious fabricB1formal

   A soft, smooth fabric with a dense, short pile on one side, typically made from silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers.

   Samt

   • The dress was made of rich red velvet.
   • She ran her hand over the soft velvet cushion.
   • Velvet curtains hung in the old theater.

   Synonymeplushvelourvelveteen