SILKY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

silky

adjective

ˈsil-kē

Definition of silky

as in satin

smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the plant's fibers feel silky to the touch

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as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair the tops of the leaves are a dark glossy green, but the undersides are light and silky

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Recent Examples of silky Dishes like silky linguini with clams and sweet cherry tomatoes served with fresh burrata still linger in memory. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 How hair oil works on strands Oils smooth the hair’s outer surface so strands reflect more light and feel silkier, which is why dry, dull or frizzy hair often responds first. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 For years, our standard TENCEL™ Lyocell fiber has been celebrated for its fluidity and silky-smooth touch. — Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 The formula is even silkier, more hydrating, and dry skin-friendly. — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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

A bit later, a shaggy-haired knight would win the final competition, beat his chest, and throw a triumphant fist in the air as his section screamed for him.

— Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Barring some sort of unforeseen cataclysm, Inevitability has reared its great, shaggy head.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

The Dolce Vita bob runs longer with soft, flowing layers, which sets it apart from the shorter, tighter shapes most associated with vintage glamour.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
The hybrid shoe looks like a pretty suede flat but is lined by ultra soft fluff that gives it a cozy slipper feel.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

Two portraits of a woman thought to be Isabella—one by the painter Lorenzo Costa, another attributed to Il Cavazzola or Giulio Campi—depict her with a hairy little white dog, who was perhaps Aura, or, if not, one of her relatives.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
This is executed through the use of varying shades of gray throughout the Field Boot’s upper, which combines a nubuck base with hairy suede overlays and a padded calf leather collar.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hairy

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