silklike

adjective

Definition of silklikenext
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the lemon mousse's silklike texture

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  1. silky
  2. satin
  3. soft
Adjective
  • This is the perfect shirt for that effortlessly chic style since the button-down is silky with a ton of movement and a bit of stretch.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Crafted from high-quality stretch jersey, this pair gets the sophisticated treatment, styled next to The Frankie Shop’s slouchy leather bomber jacket, Citizens of Humanity’s silky striped button-up, and a pair of leopard-print flats, also from Toteme.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Adjective
  • The decrease is attributed to a reduction in overall volume for OEM customers and a general reduction in demand for orthopedic soft bracing products.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Manu San Felix / National Geographic The Solomon Islands have the world’s second-highest coral diversity, with more than 490 species of hard and soft corals.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of soft
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