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
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Examples of silky in a Sentence
The cat has a silky coat.
The material has a silky feel.
Recent Examples on the Web
Besides its simplicity, our beat-and-spread technique allows to create a silky texture, perfect for last minute
cake requests or sweet-tooth cravings.
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Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Half-and-half: The creamy base of the quiche for a silky texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
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Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
Half-and-half: The creamy base of the quiche for a silky texture.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
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 11 May. 2024.
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