Synonyms & related words for velvety

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of velvety — including satiny, silky, plushy, silken, cottony, satin. 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 velvety

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

Synonyms for velvety

Common synonyms for velvety include satiny, silky, plushy, silken, cottony, satin, soft, plush — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does velvety come from?

The word velvety 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.