butteriness
- noun
- /ˈbʌtərɪnəs/
- The butteriness of her voice made the song soothing to listen to.
Examples
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He admired the butteriness of the painting's colors, which gave it a warm feeling.
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The butteriness in the speaker's tone helped calm the nervous audience.
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The butteriness of the cake made it irresistible.
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I love the butteriness of this soft cheese.
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The butteriness of her voice made the song soothing to listen to.
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He admired the butteriness of the painting's colors, which gave it a warm feeling.
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The butteriness in the speaker's tone helped calm the nervous audience.
Synonyms
A gentle light or view with blurred edges
A smooth, soft, shiny feeling like silk against the skin
A soft, warm quality in light or colour that feels gentle
A very soft, smooth, and rich feeling when you touch or taste something
Antonyms
How Buttery
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Butteriness comes from butter (the soft, creamy food) plus the ending -iness that turns a word into a 'quality'. It suggests something 'smooth', 'rich', or 'mellow', so a voice or a color called buttery feels warm and soothing.