velvety

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a soft, smooth, and luxurious texture, similar to velvet.

  - "The velvety texture of a ripe peach is delightful."
  - "The velvety fabric felt wonderful against her skin."
  - "The velvety chocolate mousse melted in her mouth."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with velvety
jelly , elly , melody , belly

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Variants

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velvety

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Etymology

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From Old French velus, meaning 'hairy' or 'woolly', and later used to describe soft, plush fabrics.

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Trivia

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1. Velvet was once used as a symbol of wealth and luxury, as it was an expensive fabric to produce.

2. The term 'velvet' is also used to describe the smooth, even surface of a lake or pond.

3. In some cultures, velvet was believed to have protective powers and was used in clothing and accessories to ward off evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. velvet: A type of fabric with a soft, smooth, and often plush surface. Velvet is typically made from silk, cotton, or synthetic materials.

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Culture

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Velvety is often used to describe textures in literature and art, particularly in relation to food and fabrics. For example, in Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, the character Madame Defarge is described as having a 'velvety' voice.

How to Memorize "velvety"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of soft, plush velvet fabric. Run your fingers over it to feel its texture. Visualize the texture of velvety foods, such as chocolate mousse or a ripe peach.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'velvety' with softness, luxury, and comfort. Think of velvet fabrics and velvety textures in nature, such as the surface of a ripe peach or a soft, fluffy cloud.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'velvety' with the word 'velvet' and the texture of a soft, plush fabric. Use the phrase 'Velvet is velvety' to help remember the meaning.

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