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Meaning of velvet glove | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Superficial gentleness and courtesy masking a strong and unyielding will or determination.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“If you will stab your opponent in the back, it must be with a velvet glove on your hand and the sweetest smile on your face.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

velvet handcuffs velvet hippo velvet leatherjacket velvet paper velvet pile Velvet Revolution