Kerry James Marshall

The lighter the skin, the more acceptable you are. The darker the skin, the more marginalised you become. I want to demonstrate that you can produce beauty in the context of a figure that has that kind of velvety blackness. It can be done.

American Artist

Rosalia

There's a lot of magic in voices. I love voices that are very old, very gravelly, very deep. I like metallic voices; I like velvety voices. The voices of children.

Spanish Singer

Yotam Ottolenghi

My maternal grandmother made fantastic ox tongue with velvety roasted potatoes. She cooked sweet red cabbage and lovely cauliflower with butter and bread crumbs.

Israeli Chef

Walter Isaacson

Polite and velvety leaders, who take care to avoid bruising others, are generally not as effective at forcing change.

American Writer

Use 'velvety' to describe experiences that involve touch, creating a rich image in the reader's mind.

Sensory Imagery

'Velvety' often implies something is visually pleasing and luxurious.

Appealing Aesthetics

'Velvety' can stir emotions, suggesting comfort and warmth.

Emotive Descriptions

Describing a voice as 'velvety' often conveys sophistication and ease.

Auditory Elegance

'Velvety' suggests a voice that's not only pleasant but also has an intimate quality.

Intimate Tone

In food, 'velvety' describes rich flavors that feel luxurious in your mouth.

Gourmet Flavors

'Velvety' in taste implies a sense of indulgence and quality.

Luxurious Taste

A 'velvety' food often has a smooth, thick consistency that enhances the overall experience.

Smooth Consistency

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 Picture warm, gooey cookies, crunchy candies, velvety cakes, waffle cones piled high with ice cream. Is your mouth watering? Are you craving dessert? Why?

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 at the surface of it all a velvety overcoat of cells and protein keeps us in and the rest of the world out