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Wispy vs Velvety - What's the difference?

wispy | velvety |

As adjectives the difference between wispy and velvety

is that wispy is consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle while velvety is like velvet (but not velvet); soft, smooth, soothing not necessarily restricted to the sense of touch.

wispy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Consisting of or resembling a wisp; like a slender, flexible strand or bundle.
    • The wispy smoke rose from chimneys all around town.

    velvety

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Like velvet (but not velvet); soft, smooth, soothing. Not necessarily restricted to the sense of touch.
    • ''The mouse was a warm, velvety weight in my hand.
    The crooner had a velvety voice that made the ladies swoon.