velvety
adjective/ˈvɛlvɪti/
Frequency rank: #17,368 most common English word
Meaning
Smooth, soft, and rich in texture or appearance, resembling velvet.
Example sentence
The chocolate mousse had velvety texture that melted on my tongue.
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