silkier; silkiest
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: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
2
: 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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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Cotton sateen bed sheets are some of the smoothest, silkiest pieces to sleep on.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
In addition to their silky texture, the sheets have a durable design that’s easy to care for.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Legends Luxury Hewett Luxe Smooth Egyptian Cotton Sateen Bed Sheet Set
$349 $279
The Company Store
Cotton sateen bed sheets are some of the smoothest, silkiest pieces to sleep on.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
In addition to their silky texture, the sheets have a durable design that’s easy to care for.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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