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as soft as velvet

as soft as velvet

3.6
Very soft to the touch like velvet
  • idiom
translation icon : tan suave como el terciopelo
  • The cat's fur was as soft as velvet, inviting everyone to pet her.

Examples

  • Her new pillow is as soft as velvet, perfect for a comfortable night's sleep.

  • His eyes, Annabelle noted, had gone as soft as velvet again.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Eyes which a moment before had been as soft as velvet hardened into flint.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The blanket felt as soft as velvet against my skin, making it hard to get out of bed.

Synonyms

soft
vsas soft as velvet
552 1.0

Easily pressed when you touch it

specifies an exceptionally smooth surface softness like that fabric rather than general softness
silky
vsas soft as velvet
37 1.0

Smooth and soft to touch like fine cloth

highlights deep, soft touch similar to that fabric not silk shine
velvety
vsas soft as velvet
11 3.8

Smooth and very soft in touch, look, sound, or taste

is the same extreme surface softness specifically compared to that fabric
plush
vsas soft as velvet
5 3.5

Very soft and thick to touch, making it comfortable to sit or lie on

emphasizes thin, fine surface softness rather than thick cushioned comfort
satiny
vsas soft as velvet
3 4.1

Smooth and soft with a shiny surface like silk

stresses matte, plush surface softness rather than shine or gloss
pillowy
vsas soft as velvet
3 3.5

Having a soft, full, and fluffy feel like a cushion

means a sleek, fine surface softness rather than fluffy plumpness
cushiony
vsas soft as velvet
1 3.0

Soft and comfortable because it has cushions or soft padding

refers to surface softness and fine texture rather than padded comfort
velvet
vsas soft as velvet
1 3.3

Very smooth and soft to touch

uses that fabric as a comparison to stress very soft touch
velvet-textured
vsas soft as velvet
5.1

Smooth and very soft to touch, sound, or taste, like chocolate

focuses on the extreme touch softness rather than appearance alone
plush-like
vsas soft as velvet
4.9

Soft and thick like a stuffed toy

highlights delicate surface softness similar to that fabric, not bulkiness
plushy
vsas soft as velvet
4.6

Soft and thick like the fabric used for teddy bears

points to very soft surface texture rather than plush thickness
sueded
vsas soft as velvet
5.3

A soft, velvet-like surface that feels slightly fuzzy to the touch

is about the extreme smooth surface softness of that fabric rather than leather
felty
vsas soft as velvet
8.1

Soft and slightly fuzzy like a warm wool hat

focuses on smooth, fine surface softness rather than fuzzy density
silklike
vsas soft as velvet
3.7

Having a smooth, soft, and shiny feel like fine cloth

compares softness specifically to the plush, matte surface of that fabric

Antonyms

hard
764 1.0

Firm and not easy to bend, break, or pierce

rough
164 1.0

Not smooth and often harsh in sound

How Soft

as soft as velvet
3.6
velvety
11 3.8
soft
552 1.0
firm
30 1.0
hard
764 1.0

Surface Forms

as soft as velvet positive

Morphology

as + soft + as + velvet

The simile 'as soft as velvet' is compositionally transparent: it uses the common comparative frame 'as ... as' and the literal meanings of 'soft' and 'velvet' to indicate extreme softness. This pattern is cross-linguistically common and readily inferable by a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

As soft as velvet comes from the feel of velvet, a fabric that is thick and very smooth when you touch it. So when we say something is as soft as velvet we mean it is 'very soft' to the touch.