Synonyms of silky

silky

adjective

ˈsil-kē 

1

as in satin

smooth or delicate in appearance or feel

the plant's fibers feel silky to the touch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satin
• soft
• velvety
• silken
• satiny
• downy
• cottony
• creamy
• silklike
• velvetlike
• delicate
• slick
• fine
• chiffon
• ultrasoft

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• coarse
• rough
• harsh
• jagged
• irregular
• lumpy
• scratchy
• bumpy
• broken
• ragged
• rugged
• granular
• pebbly
• gritty
• grainy
• roughened
• scraggy

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shaggy
• hairy
• fluffy
• cottony
• furred
• woolly
• hirsute
• brushy
• bristly
• unshorn
• furry
• fleecy
• rough
• fuzzy
• bearded
• whiskered
• downy
• mustachioed
• stubbly
• stubbled
• bewhiskered
• nappy
• linty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smooth
• bald
• glabrous
• hairless
• shorn
• shaved
• shaven
• furless
• beardless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of silky

This modern quilt is made from 300-thread-count organic cotton sateen, giving it a silky-soft feel and subtle sheen. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Both women stepped out in the classic style, but Gerber’s was sleek, silky, and paired with a scarf and open-toed heels, while Jolie went casual with loafers and a jacket. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Yet Elegant The sautéed zucchini is lovely and silky, and adds just the right amount of freshness to this dish. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

The star topped off the ensemble with a complementary beauty look, including her silky straight red tresses cascading down her shoulders, bright blush and a bold red lip. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 31 July 2026