velvet

• Qualifie quelque chose de doux, lisse et agréable au toucher, comme la texture du velours ou du velours côtelé.

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.

   velouté

   • 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.

   Synonymescreamydownylushluxurioussatinsatinysilkysmoothsoftvelvety

   Antonymescoarsegrittyharshroughscratchy

2. Resembling velvet surfaceB2formal

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

   velouté (surface)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdownyfluffynappedplushsilkysmoothsoftvelvety

   Antonymescoarsepricklyroughscratchy

• Nom désignant un tissu doux et luxueux, avec un poil dense et lisse sur l'endroit et un envers uni.

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

indénombrable

1. Luxurious fabricB1formal

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

   Velours (tissu luxueux)

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

   Synonymesplushvelourvelveteen