silkier; silkiest
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b
: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
2
: 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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These silky drawstring pants from Quince come in beautiful, subtle shades like smoke gray and navy, and are made with 100% mulberry silk with a satin finish.
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Terri Peters, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
With its long, silky coat and striking appearance, the breed is also known for its spirited nature, which can make early training an energetic undertaking.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Just make sure to leave room for the silky tiramisu.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The stainless steel blades crushed through cashews to make a silky nut milk in less than 10 seconds, and produce almond milk without the need to presoak almonds.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 8 Aug. 2025
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Terri Peters, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
With its long, silky coat and striking appearance, the breed is also known for its spirited nature, which can make early training an energetic undertaking.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Just make sure to leave room for the silky tiramisu.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
The stainless steel blades crushed through cashews to make a silky nut milk in less than 10 seconds, and produce almond milk without the need to presoak almonds.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 8 Aug. 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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