velvet

/ˈvɛlvɪt/
adjective
  1. Made of or covered with velvet fabric.
    • He wore a velvet bow tie to the formal event.
    • She bought a velvet jacket for the winter.
    • The velvet cushions on the sofa were very comfortable.
  2. Having a soft, smooth, or rich texture or appearance like velvet.
    • The cat's fur was so soft it felt velvet.
    • The artist used velvet paint to create a rich, deep color.
    • Her voice had a velvet quality that was soothing to hear.
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noun
  1. A soft, smooth fabric with a thick, short pile on one side, often made of silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers.
    • The curtains were made of heavy velvet that blocked out all the light.
    • She wore a beautiful red velvet dress to the party.
    • He gently stroked the velvet on the antique chair.
  2. Something that feels or looks like this fabric, especially in terms of softness or richness.
    • The night sky was a deep velvet black dotted with stars.
    • Her skin had the smoothness of velvet.
    • The moss on the forest floor was like green velvet under my feet.
  3. The soft, furry skin covering the growing antlers of a deer or elk.
    • Deer shed the velvet from their antlers in late summer.
    • The velvet on the antlers is rich in blood vessels and nerves.
    • The young buck's antlers were still covered in velvet.
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