silky

adjective

ˈsil-kē 

silkier; silkiest

1

a(1)

: silken sense 1

(2)

: silken sense 2

b

: smooth or fluid in motion

silky dance moves

2

: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales

silkily

ˈsil-kə-lē 

adverb

silkiness

ˈsil-kē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of silky

• satin
• soft
• velvety

Examples of silky in a Sentence

The cat has a silky coat.

The material has a silky feel.

Recent Examples on the Web

Related Articles Andie MacDowell Andie MacDowell went for minimalist elegance in a long-sleeve maxidress crafted of silky satin fabric on Monday night’s runway. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Lookism baked right into the lyrics — women with big breasts are good, women with silky hair are good, that kind of thing. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

The silky sound of the violins playing a sentimental tune until raw desire bursts out into the open. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Multiple shoppers said the set is flattering—thanks to the placement of the stripes on the pants—and praised its silky-smooth fabric. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing silky

• silky terrier

Rhymes for silky

• milky

Kids Definition

silky

adjective

ˈsil-kē 

silkier; silkiest

1

: soft and smooth as silk

2

: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales

silkily

-kə-lē 

adverb

silkiness

-kē-nəs 

noun