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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Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The lightweight gel-serum feels silky, cooling, and simply delightful to apply, with a softly blurred finish that helps minimize the appearance of pores.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 May 2026
Best Mother’s Day gifts under $100 Help Mom sleep in comfort this summer with this silky pajama set.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
For a more budget-friendly pair that still looks elevated, the Ekouaer long-sleeve pajama set at Amazon is made of a silky-smooth material and comes in over a dozen colors.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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