Luxuriously smooth pelt
A velvety coat describes fur or hair with the soft, smooth texture of velvet—dense and lustrous to the touch.
The phrase typically describes animal fur: The cat's velvety coat gleamed in the lamplight.
It can also describe fabric garments with that plush texture, or figuratively, any surface with similar softness.
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Luxuriously smooth pelt
A velvety coat describes fur or hair with the soft, smooth texture of velvet—dense and lustrous to the touch.
The phrase typically describes animal fur: The cat's velvety coat gleamed in the lamplight.
It can also describe fabric garments with that plush texture, or figuratively, any surface with similar softness.
Related — soft (Yielding to touch); soft touch (Easily persuaded person); plush (Thick-pile soft fabric); plush toy · fur · sleek · luxurious · silky · silky smooth · smooth · pelt · sheen · glossy
TEXTUREvelvety coat ≠ rough coat Coarse, textured animal fur
HAIR/FUR QUALITYvelvety coat ≠ shaggy coat Long, messy animal fur
velvet, velvets, velvety, coat, coats, coated, coating, coatings, overcoat
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