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velvet
[ vel-vit ]
noun
- a fabric of silk, nylon, acetate, rayon, etc., sometimes having a cotton backing, with a thick, soft pile formed of loops of the warp thread either cut at the outer end or left uncut.
- something likened to the fabric velvet, as in softness or texture:
the velvet of her touch; the velvet of the lawn.
- the soft, deciduous covering of a growing antler.
- Informal. a very pleasant, luxurious, desirable situation.
- Informal.
- money gained through gambling; winnings.
- clear gain or profit, especially when more than anticipated.
adjective
- Also velvet·ed. made of velvet or covered with velvet.
- Also velvet·like. resembling or suggesting velvet; smooth; soft; velvety:
a velvet night; a cat's velvet fur.
velvet
/ ˈvɛlvɪt /
noun
- a fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, etc, with a thick close soft usually lustrous pile
- ( as modifier )
velvet curtains
- anything with a smooth soft surface
- smoothness; softness
- ( as modifier )
a velvet night
velvet skin
- the furry covering of the newly formed antlers of a deer
- slang.
- gambling or speculative winnings
- a gain, esp when unexpectedly high
- velvet glovegentleness or caution, often concealing strength or determination (esp in the phrase an iron fist or hand in a velvet glove )
Derived Forms
- ˈvelvet-ˌlike, adjective
- ˈvelvety, adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of velvet1
Idioms and Phrases
see under iron hand .Example Sentences
A plush, red velvet fauteuil tucked into the lower right corner of the picture is like an upscale launching pad, which has propelled the man to the balustrade along a tall French window.
Surrounded by an abundance of velvet furniture and dimly lit portraiture, the “Guilty Conscious” singer was in Los Angeles during a quick break from her world tour.
The current view is not much: Putricia stands silent and tall in front of a brown curtain, comfortably ensconced behind a red velvet rope.
Her black velvet dress trimmed in elaborate silver is an eye-grabber.
For the special day, Davis opted for brown suit pants and a matching velvet suit jacket.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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