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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Think silky crème caramel with boozy prunes, strawberry Bakewell with clotted cream, or a velvety dark‑chocolate mousse cake—best finished with a glass of 20‑year‑old Tawny port from Portugal’s ‘River of Gold’.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This silky balloon top is just the thing.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
After styling, you’re left with long silky and frizz-free strands that last all day.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Zucchini ribbons are the perfect silky texture to soak up the classic Mediterranean dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and herby za'atar seasoning.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
This silky balloon top is just the thing.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
After styling, you’re left with long silky and frizz-free strands that last all day.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Zucchini ribbons are the perfect silky texture to soak up the classic Mediterranean dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and herby za'atar seasoning.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for silky
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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