velvet glove

vel·vet glove

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vel-vit gluhv]
- /ˈvɛl vɪt glʌv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vel-vit gluhv]
- /ˈvɛl vɪt glʌv/

Definitions of velvet glove words

noun velvet glove an outwardly gentle or friendly manner used to disguise one's firm or ruthless determination. 1
noun velvet glove gentleness or caution, often concealing strength or determination (esp in the phrase an iron fist or hand in a velvet glove) 0
noun velvet glove a glove made from velvet 0

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Parts of speech for Velvet glove

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velvet glove popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for velvet glove

noun velvet glove

kid gloves — a glove made of kid leather.

Just one Synonym for velvet glove