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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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Wilkie grabbed his shucking knife, popped one open and slurped down the silky meat inside.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
The turtleneck’s Oatmeal shade is the epitome of quiet luxury, while the dress’ silky softness is taken to greater heights through an easy-on-the-eyes ivory colorway.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Repairing damage, taming frizz, and adding silky shine—this CosRx Peptide 132 Hair Care Set does it all.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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