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PRONUNCIATION OF VELVET-LIKE

velvet-like  [ˈvɛlvɪtˌlaɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VELVET-LIKE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Velvet-Like is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES VELVET-LIKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of velvet-like in the English dictionary

The definition of velvet-like in the dictionary is like or resembling velvet, esp in texture.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VELVET-LIKE


basketlike
ˈbɑːskɪtˌlaɪk
bullet-like
ˈbʊlɪtˌlaɪk
civetlike
ˈsɪvɪtˌlaɪk
garnet-like
ˈɡɑːnɪtˌlaɪk
gatelike
ˈɡeɪtˌlaɪk
granite-like
ˈɡrænɪtˌlaɪk
hatchet-like
ˈhætʃɪtˌlaɪk
helmetlike
ˈhɛlmɪtˌlaɪk
hermit-like
ˈhɜːmɪtˌlaɪk
jacket-like
ˈdʒækɪtˌlaɪk
kite-like
ˈkaɪtˌlaɪk
nightlike
ˈnaɪtˌlaɪk
platelike
ˈpleɪtˌlaɪk
poetlike
ˈpəʊɪtˌlaɪk
prophet-like
ˈprɒfɪtˌlaɪk
puppetlike
ˈpʌpɪtˌlaɪk
slatelike
ˈsleɪtˌlaɪk
slitlike
ˈslɪtˌlaɪk
trumpet-like
ˈtrʌmpɪtˌlaɪk
violet-like
ˈvaɪəlɪtˌlaɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VELVET-LIKE

velour
velours
veloutine
Velsen
velskoen
velum
velure
velutinous
velveret
velvet
velvet ant
velvet glove
velvet revolution
velvet scoter
velvet shank
velvet stout
velveteen
velveteened
velvetiness
velvety

WORDS THAT END LIKE VELVET-LIKE

bird-like
cell-like
cloth-like
daughter-like
dislike
garden-like
guitar-like
human-like
jelly-like
jewel-like
like-for-like
metal-like
oil-like
scale-like
shell-like
soul-like
stone-like
summer-like
tail-like
virus-like
woman-like

Synonyms and antonyms of velvet-like in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «velvet-like» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VELVET-LIKE

Find out the translation of velvet-like to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of velvet-like from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «velvet-like» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

丝绒状
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aterciopelada
570 millions of speakers

English

velvet-like
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मखमल की तरह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مثل المخمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бархатным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aveludada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মখমল মত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

comme le velours
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seperti beludru
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

samtartige
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベルベットのような
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벨벳 같은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaya beludru
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhung - như
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெல்வெட் போன்ற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मखमलीसारखे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kadife benzeri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vellutata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

-jak aksamit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оксамитовим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

catifelat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βελούδο - όπως
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fluweel -agtige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sammetsliknande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fløyel -lignende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of velvet-like

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VELVET-LIKE»

The term «velvet-like» is regularly used and occupies the 94.197 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VELVET-LIKE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about velvet-like

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VELVET-LIKE»

Discover the use of velvet-like in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to velvet-like and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Black Velvet Masterpieces: Highlights from the Collection of ...
Young sailors, with their well- developed tastes in art, searched for nudes painted on velvet like those they had seen in Hawaii and the Philippines. Cesar Labastida arrived in Tijuana in 1953 in the early days of Mexican velvet painting.
Caren Anderson, 2008
2
Black Velvet Art
In the end, criticizing black velvet, like purchasing black velvet, perhaps says less about the creator than the viewer. For its fans as well as its critics, the significance of black velvet is about boundaries. For fans it is about crossing boundaries ...
‎2011
3
Dancing With Velvet
He took her arm and led her toward an alcove hung with blue velvet like her dress. “If we go through that door, you'll be safe.” He didn't say safe from what. Somewhere a clock began to strike the hour. “Hurry.” Her feet, heavy like lead, refused ...
Judy Nickles, 2012
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Morphogenesis and Pathogenicity in Fungi
... BcVEL1 (Velvet-like 1) BC1G_02976/7c BofuT4_P003460 VeA VE-1 BcVEL2 ( Velvet-like 2) BC1G_11858 BofuT4_P161180 VelB NCU02775 BcVEL3 (Velvet- like 3) BC1G_06127 BofuT4_P017230 VosA NCU05964 BcVEL4 (Velvet-like 4)  ...
José Pérez Martín, Antonio Di Pietro, 2012
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Chabers 21st Century Dictionary
Early 20c: French, from velo, modelled on hippodrome. velour or velours /V9'lu3(r )/ o- noun any fabric with a velvet-like pile, used especially for upholstery. Also as adj. © 18c: from French velours velvet. veloute /va'luitei/ or veloutee sauce t> ...
6
Annals and Magazine of Natural History
22, for October 1849, and in the second place to combat views which Mr. Gray had advocated as to the origin of the so-called velvet-like periostraea. It was stated that an imperfect experiment by burning had indicated the siliceous nature of the ...
‎1850
7
The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Zoology, Botany, ...
MISCELLANEOUS. THE VELVET-LIKE PERIOSTRACA OF TRIGONA. Dn. FLEMING, at a late meeting of the Royal Physical Society, made some remarks on the velvet-like periostraca of Trigona ventricosa of Gray. He mentioned that “ he had ...
‎1850
8
The annals and magazine of natural history, zoology, botany ...
22, for October 18-19, and in the second place to combat views which Mr. Gray had advocated as to the origin of the so-called velvet-like periostraca. It was stated that an imperfect experiment by burning had indicated the siliceous nature of ...
‎1830
9
Beta-Lactams: Advances in Research and Application: 2011 ...
Ruhr University, Bochum: Two components of a velvet-like complex control hyphal morphogenesis, conidiophore development, and penicillin biosynthesis in Penicillium chrysogenum A report, 'Two components of a velvet-like complex control ...
‎2012
10
School Dictionary
valour(s) 413 verisimilitude velour(s) :v-loor . noun a type of material with a soft, velvet-like surface. velvet noun a type of cloth made from silk etc. with a thick, soft surface; velveteen. - adjective made of velvet; like velvet. - noun velveteen a ...
C. M. Schwarz, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VELVET-LIKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term velvet-like is used in the context of the following news items.
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What's in a name in the animal world?
If the antlers are growing and they are covered with a velvet-like skin they are all known as being "in velvet", as in the photograph above of red deer stags. «Highland News, Jul 15»
2
Nike Air Mag Slippers by Craze Shop
Now available at Craze Shop, these Nike Mag slippers are constructed of a soft, velvet-like cotton that is actually probably more cozy than the real thing. Sadly ... «Complex, Jul 15»
3
This creature is so weird that scientists call it Hallucigenia
Another, the velvet worm—which has velvet-like skin—gained the throat teeth which appear on legs inside its jaw. Velvet worm.(Martin Smith). Although Smith ... «Quartz, Jun 15»
4
Service dogs get free eye exams
HOLLYWOOD — Coral was her old amicable self, a tail-wagging therapy dog with a velvet-like golden coat whose mere presence brings tranquility wherever ... «Sun Sentinel, May 15»
5
Chris Young Releases First New Music in Almost Three Years
Never mind the singer's incredible, velvet-like voice that can melt anything like pure butter on a stovetop. From what I can tell, this one will definitely have us ... «CMT.com, May 15»
6
Jessie Ware - "Champagne Kisses" [Music Video Premiere!]
... it's another unique love song where the British songstress shows off her exquisite velvet-like vocals against a backdrop of soothing and sleek electronica, and ... «Music and Lyrics, Feb 15»
7
Apricots Health Benefits: Fever-Reducer, Helps Vision, Fights Asthma
They are covered with a velvet-like skin which is smooth in its texture. Apricot is available and consumed in both fresh as well as dried forms. Both are equally ... «Franchise Herald, Nov 14»
8
GREAT PHOTOS: Snoqualmie elk likes the mop-top look
A hunter told Livingsnoqulamie.com that the young elk's antlers are probably tender, as shown by the velvet-like covering. As soon as the antlers mature, the elk ... «Q13 FOX, Jul 14»
9
Lowry Park Zoo's shy baby okapi makes appearance
Okapis have a very unique color pattern -- reddish-brown, velvet-like coats with horizontal zebra-like striping on their hindquarters and legs. The body shape is ... «Bay News 9, May 13»
10
MARIO BATALI: Ragu bolognese, a building block of great Italian …
When the butter emulsifies, the combination creates a velvet-like texture. Be sure to use an enamel-coated heavy-bottomed pot so that the soffritto doesn't brown ... «Chicago Tribune, Mar 13»

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