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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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The underside is pure cotton and feels a bit more delicate, almost silky.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Crafted from a signature modal blend, these pieces deliver a silky-smooth feel with lightweight airflow that won't cling or overheat.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The silky curry sauce is delicious over the juicy chicken, and the dish is best served with rice or naan bread for soaking it all up.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The underside is pure cotton and feels a bit more delicate, almost silky.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Crafted from a signature modal blend, these pieces deliver a silky-smooth feel with lightweight airflow that won't cling or overheat.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The silky curry sauce is delicious over the juicy chicken, and the dish is best served with rice or naan bread for soaking it all up.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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