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samtig

velvety

adjective ZAM-tikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Origin: from Samt (velvet)

Also means

soft

Usage Note

samtig evokes the soft, smooth feel of velvet, from Samt. Used for skin, petals and even a rich voice or wine: eine samtige Stimme. It conveys luxury and gentleness.

Examples

"Die Pfirsichhaut fühlte sich samtig an."

Natural Translation

The peach skin felt velvety.

Literal Translation

The peach-skin felt velvety at.

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