velvet
Translation
velvet
Examples
Her dress was made of soft, red velvet.
Her dress was made of soft, red velvet.
The cake had a smooth, velvet texture.
The cake had a smooth, velvet texture.
Grammar Patterns
made of velvet The curtains are made of velvet.
a velvet (sth.) She wore a velvet jacket.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for texture): smoothness, softness; Antonyms: roughness
Etymology
From Old French 'veluet', a diminutive of 'velu' (shaggy), from Latin 'villus' (shaggy hair).
Memory Tips
Imagine petting a 've(ry soft) pet' to remember the smooth feel of velvet.