How to Use silky in a Sentence

silky

adjective
  • The cat has a silky coat.
  • The material has a silky feel.
  • Treat your ears to some silky smooth sound.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Smooth, silky, frizz-free hair that looks so rich.
    Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Keep her hair healthy and tied up with these silky scrunchies.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Oct. 2022
  • How does one get their hair to be so long, silky, and full?
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The rice is extra creamy and silky.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Heavy cream gives the eggs a silky texture.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • This silky balloon top is just the thing.
    Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
  • The silky dessert is easy to whip up and can be served hot or cold.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Rather than silky sand, the waves crash onto rocky tide pools.
    Ella Riley-Adams, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2020
  • Think breezy linen suits, statement skirts, and silky scarves.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Nick, on the other hand, donned a silky navy blue suit and bow tie.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Feb. 2019
  • It's made of plush and durable polyester and the fibers have a silky finish.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 July 2022
  • The silky texture feels like a warm hug at the end of the meal, too.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Look ahead for more silky sheet deals at Wayfair.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The fabric looks silky soft and perfect was a day in the sun.
    Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 7 July 2023
  • Shampoo isn’t the only way to get silky smooth hair.
    Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • For a very silky texture, strain the soup one last time through a fine-mesh sieve.
    San Antonio Express-News, 11 July 2018
  • Once all the butter has been added and the sauce looks silky, stir in the fish sauce.
    Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2019
  • Each piece has a smooth and silky surface with a balanced weight.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Tannins tend to be soft, and the mouthfeel is round and silky.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Use up your firm-ripe peaches in this silky peach custard pie.
    Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The wider shade range, silky blend, and long wear time make this our best overall pick.
    Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 June 2026
  • There are also silky pieces, lacy pieces and jackets.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The silky feel of sateen can sometimes feel sweaty to hot sleepers.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
  • After your hair is dry, you’ll be left with smooth, silky, and frizz-free curls.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Each of these songs are silky, joyous odes to the power of love.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2021
  • The noodle roll should be silky around the crisp doughnut.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'silky.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: