word
Velvety
VEH-lvuh-tee
/ˈvɛlvʌtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
velvety
Dictionary meaning
Resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface.
Examples
- My new velvety pants get me compliments wherever I go.
- The velvety egg yolk was placed on the risotto.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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