velvetlike

Smooth and plush

Velvetlike describes something resembling velvet in texture or appearance—soft, smooth, and faintly lustrous: the velvetlike petals of a rose, a velvetlike finish on the leather.

The word suggests luxurious softness without being actual velvet.

textured

pile

Accumulated mass of objects

suede · flocked · tufted · moleskin · corduroy · brocade · damask · upholstery · woven · microfiber

soft

plush

Thick-pile soft fabric

fluffy · silky · fuzzy · tender · gentle · padded · feathery · spongy · cozy · delicate

luxurious

opulent

Ostentatiously wealthy

decadent · extravagant · rich · elegant · refined · sophisticated · indulgent · lush · posh · regal

smooth

satiny

Smooth and lustrous

supple · slick · polished · gliding · caressing · lustrous · buffed · seamless · frictionless · flowing

Opposites
texture/surface quality

velvetlikerough

Uneven in surface

coarse · abrasive · scratchy · harsh · bristly

Family

velvet, velvety, velvets, velveted, velveteen

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G