The texture of the fabric was soft and velvety.
Meaning: The fabric felt smooth and soft like velvet when I touched it.
Choice of Words: Texture is the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance. Fabric is a material made from fibers that are woven, knitted, or felted together. Soft means smooth, delicate, or gentle to the touch. Velvety means having a soft, smooth surface like velvet.
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