silkier; silkiest
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a(1)
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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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The sheets are made from bamboo viscose, which is breathable and feels silky smooth against the skin.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup brings out the natural sweetness of parsnips in this silky soup topped with crunchy, homemade garlic-thyme croutons.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Lyocell will most likely feel silkier out of the two options, but organic cotton is super soft while offering an airy feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Lemon, olives, and thyme transform into a delicious and silky sauce.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup brings out the natural sweetness of parsnips in this silky soup topped with crunchy, homemade garlic-thyme croutons.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Lyocell will most likely feel silkier out of the two options, but organic cotton is super soft while offering an airy feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Lemon, olives, and thyme transform into a delicious and silky sauce.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
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 21 Apr. 2026.
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