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Antonyms for velvet
ˈvɛl vɪtvel·vet

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  1. velvetadjective

    a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

    Antonyms:
    hard, unsmooth, rough

  2. velvet, velvety, velvet-texturedadjective

    smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste

    Antonyms:
    hard, unsmooth, rough

    Synonyms:
    velvety, velvet-textured

  3. velvet, velvetyadjective

    resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface

    Antonyms:
    rough, unsmooth, hard

    Synonyms:
    velvety, velvet-textured

Editors Contribution0.0 / 0 votes

  1. sandpaper

    Submitted by anonymous on February 5, 2020  
  2. burlap

    velvet is soft, burlap is rough.

    Submitted by Jsimon1 on October 24, 2022  

How to use velvet in a sentence?

  1. Lee Jackson:

    You will love this holiday twist on the classic luscious dessert, red velvet cheesecake, keeping with the festive spirit.

  2. Courtnay Tartt Elias:

    Some new Halloween décor has had a vintage feel to it, so it seems natural that people are seeking the ‘real deal’ — actual vintage items now, mercury glass pumpkins, textural gourds in colors other than orange, velvet pumpkins, and items decoupaged with vintage Halloween artwork are examples of newer seasonal décor with a vintage feel.

  3. Barbara Perry:

    Could it be the tip of the camel's nose under the red velvet curtains ? ... I'd say probably not.

  4. Nikol Pashinyan:

    I hope that the high echelons of the (ruling) Republican Party will unequivocally recognise the popular velvet and non-violent revolution.

  5. Janet Jackson:

    There are two sides of the Velvet Rope. Those who want to be on the other side and those who are on the other side.

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