silkier; silkiest
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: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
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: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
Examples of silky in a Sentence
The cat has a silky coat.
The material has a silky feel.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Her ingredient list is sparse—just shallots, spices, and coconut milk—but the result is so silky and rich.
—Shirley Parameswaran, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
These silky sheets marry a polished design with a luxurious hand feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The golden ensemble, a mini sequin dress layered with a silky matching trench coat, glowed against her skin—which was enhanced by legendary makeup artist Sir John.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Her ingredient list is sparse—just shallots, spices, and coconut milk—but the result is so silky and rich.
—Shirley Parameswaran, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
These silky sheets marry a polished design with a luxurious hand feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
The golden ensemble, a mini sequin dress layered with a silky matching trench coat, glowed against her skin—which was enhanced by legendary makeup artist Sir John.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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