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velvet

UK
/ˈvɛlvɪt/
US
/ˈvɛlvɪt/

Translations

velvetnoun
velvets
pl
UK
/ˈvɛl.vɪt/
US
/ˈvɛl.vɪt/
The dress was made of luxurious velvet.
Платье было сделано из роскошного бархата.
Synonyms
plush
silk
satin
corduroy
napped fabric
velvetadjective
more velvet
Comp.
most velvet
Super.
UK
/ˈvɛlvɪt/
US
/ˈvɛlvɪt/
She wore a velvet dress to the party.
Она надела бархатное платье на вечеринку.
Synonyms
smooth
luscious
sumptuous
luxurious
downy
suede-like
silken
satiny
silky
plush
soft
velvetverb
velveted
Past Simple
velveted
Past Participle
velveting
Gerund
Synonyms
smooth
cover with velvet
envelop in velvet
line
upholster
clothe
wrap
coat
blanket
swathe
pad
soften

Definitions

velvetnoun
A type of woven fabric with a short, dense pile, giving it a soft, smooth feel.
She wore a dress made of luxurious red velvet to the gala.
The soft, furry covering on the antlers of a deer while they are growing.
The young buck's antlers were still covered in velvet, indicating they were not yet fully developed.
velvetadjective
Having a soft, smooth, or luxurious texture reminiscent of velvet fabric.
She spoke in a low, velvet voice that soothed the audience.
Made of velvet fabric.
He wore a velvet blazer to the awards ceremony.
velvetverb
To cover or surface with velvet, or to give a soft, smooth finish resembling velvet.
The bookbinder velveted the cover to give it a luxurious feel.
(Cooking) To tenderize meat by coating it with egg white, starch, and oil and briefly blanching or frying.
The chef velveted the chicken before adding it to the stir-fry.
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