felpato

fleecy

adjective fel-PAH-toh Rare

Also means

soft (muffled)

Usage Note

Felpato derives from felpa (fleece/velvet fabric) and describes something with a soft, muffled, or velvety quality. For clothing it means 'fleece-lined' or 'brushed' (giacca felpata); for sounds or movements it means padded, muffled, or stealthy (passi felpati = soft, stealthy footsteps). The metaphorical use for quiet movement is common in Italian prose.

Examples

"Si muoveva con passi felpati nel corridoio."

Natural Translation

She moved with soft, stealthy steps in the corridor.

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