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Definition of silky
silkier
;silkiest
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Examples of silky in a Sentence
The cat has a silky coat.
The material has a silky feel.
Recent Examples of silky from the Web
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For the filling: Combine the avocado, lime zest and juice, condensed milk, vanilla extract and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth and silky.
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For super silky skin, massage it all over nightly then slip on a pair of aloe and vitamin E infused socks to really hydrate.
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Wind and brass solos were particularly telling, and the strings sounded almost silky, despite amplification.
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Scott opened the door to the large doggy compartment at the back of his red truck and out jumped Bandel, 50 pounds of silky blackness.
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Both offer an astounding selection, from deep purple anemones to silky white calla lilies to pastel pink snapdragons.
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Combined, these get 306 horsepower and operation is silky smooth.
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But maybe some throws that have texture to them, soft, maybe a silky finish or a velvety finish.
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From Cornas in the south to Cote-Rotie in the north, the northern Rhone reds are a tapestry of silky deliciousness.
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First Known Use of silky
1611
SILKY Defined for English Language Learners
silky
playDefinition of silky for English Language Learners
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: made of silk or of material that is soft, smooth, and shiny like silk
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: smooth, soft, and shiny like silk
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of food : smooth, soft, and rich
SILKY Defined for Kids
silky
playDefinition of silky for Students
silkier
;silkiest
1 : soft and smooth silky fur
2 : agreeably smooth a silky voice
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