Velvet

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛlvɪt/

Definitions of velvet

noun a type of fabric that is soft and smooth to the touch, often used in clothing and upholstery

Example Sentences

A1 I like the feel of velvet.

A2 She wore a velvet dress to the party.

B1 The velvet curtains added a touch of luxury to the room.

B2 The velvet upholstery on the chair was soft and comfortable.

C1 The designer created a stunning velvet gown for the fashion show.

C2 The velvet painting was a masterpiece of intricate detail and texture.

Examples of velvet in a Sentence

formal The velvet curtains in the theater added a touch of elegance to the performance.

informal I love the feel of velvet, it's so soft and luxurious.

slang That velvet dress is so boujee, I love it!

figurative His voice was smooth as velvet, calming everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of velvet

• past tense: velveted
• plural: velvets
• comparative: more velvet
• superlative: most velvet
• present tense: velvets
• future tense: will velvet
• perfect tense: have velveted
• continuous tense: is velveting
• singular: velvet
• positive degree: velvet
• infinitive: to velvet
• gerund: velveting
• participle: velveted

Origin and Evolution of velvet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'velvet' originated from the Latin word 'vellus' meaning fleece or tuft of hair.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a luxurious fabric made from silk, velvet has evolved to also include fabrics made from other fibers such as cotton or synthetic materials.