Synonyms & related words for velvet

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of velvet — including satin, silk, plush, wool. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to velvet

Explore words related to velvet — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include velvety, velure, velours, velveteen, tabaret, satinet, sateen, grogram. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for velvet

Common synonyms for velvet include satin, silk, plush, wool — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does velvet come from?

The word velvet breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root velv-, from Latin villus (“shaggy hair”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.