velvety
Example Sentences
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The velvety mashed potatoes are, in fact, made from a recipe for classic pommes puree.
From Washington Post
There, nestled among velvety green slopes and towered over by jagged, soaring peaks, Pietro finds a friend, an ally, a role model and, in time, a sense of belonging.
From New York Times
No matter how velvety Kerr’s managerial glove might be, the decision to withhold Green from the starting lineup after his suspension could have been tricky.
From Washington Post
Far fewer restaurants are offering snacks of grilled mussels draped with velvety choron sauce, or starters of poached asparagus with sauce mousseline, items that have the ring of the familiar but are executed with flair.
From Washington Post
Once the alcohol cooks off and the liquid reduces, stock or water can be added, followed by a pat of butter, which turns the mixture into a silky, velvety sauce.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
