silkier; silkiest
1
b
: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
2
: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
silkily adverb
silkiness noun

Examples of silky in a Sentence

The cat has a silky coat. The material has a silky feel.
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This gorgeous cleanser transforms from a rich balm to a silky milk once water is added. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Each piece has a smooth and silky surface with a balanced weight. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024 Scientists knew that the tiny ray spider can fling its web to snag prey out of the air rather than waiting for insects to fly into the silky strands. Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024 The Bamboo Duvet Cover is also made of 100% viscose from bamboo, and the silky material is also temperature-regulating. Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silky 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of silky was in 1611

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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

silky

adjective
silkier; silkiest
1
: soft and smooth as silk
2
: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
silkily adverb
silkiness noun

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