velvety

• Décrit une texture ou une apparence lisse et douce, souvent utilisée pour les tissus, les surfaces ou les saveurs.

Describes a smooth, soft texture or appearance, often used to describe fabrics, surfaces, or flavors.

1. Smooth and soft textureB2formal

   Having a smooth, soft, and luxurious texture, like velvet fabric.

   Douceur et texture soyeuse

   • The velvety petals of the rose felt wonderful to the touch.
   • She wore a velvety dress that shimmered under the lights.
   • The lotion left her skin feeling velvety and smooth.

   Synonymesdownyluxurioussatinysilkysmoothsoft

   Antonymesabrasivecoarsegrittyharshroughscratchy

2. Pleasant to sensesB2formal

   Describing something that is pleasingly smooth to sight, hearing, or taste.

   Agréable aux sens

   • The singer's voice had a velvety quality that captivated the audience.
   • The wine had a velvety texture and a rich flavor.
   • The velvety darkness of the night sky was breathtaking.

   Synonymesbutterycreamyglossylushmellowrichsatinysilkysmoothsoft

   Antonymesastringentbittercoarsegratingharshraspingroughsourstrident