How to Use silky in a Sentence

silky

adjective

• The cat has a silky coat.
• The material has a silky feel.
• Half-and-half: The creamy base of the quiche for a silky texture.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
• The silky dessert is easy to whip up and can be served hot or cold.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
• The fabric looks silky soft and perfect was a day in the sun.
  — Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 7 July 2023
• It's made of plush and durable polyester and the fibers have a silky finish.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 July 2022
• Once all the butter has been added and the sauce looks silky, stir in the fish sauce.
  — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2019
• In fact, the steel wool didn't even remove any of the silky sheen on the fabric.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
• The tannins are silky and smooth, and the finish goes on for days.
  — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
• Keep her hair healthy and tied up with these silky scrunchies.
  — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Oct. 2022
• The fabric is silky and cool and the design is very cute.
  — Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, 7 June 2019
• Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.
  — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
• Try out the trend with the best silky tops on Amazon, all for less than $35.
  — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 8 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
• The brand made sure to keep the silky, nourishing texture the same.
  — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 13 May 2019
• The fresh ones are ready to use, with a silky texture and a cleaner taste.
  — Jessie Yuchen, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2022
• The silky feel of sateen can sometimes feel sweaty to hot sleepers.
  — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
• Each of these songs are silky, joyous odes to the power of love.
  — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2021
• On smooth roads and on the highway, though, the Cimarron proved to be almost silky—and about the best of the group.
  — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 10 Feb. 2023
• For a very silky texture, strain the soup one last time through a fine-mesh sieve.
  — San Antonio Express-News, 11 July 2018
• Rather than silky sand, the waves crash onto rocky tide pools.
  — Ella Riley-Adams, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2020
• The residual heat of the pasta makes the dish luscious and silky.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
• Her hair looks so soft and silky, thanks to Deryck's skillful hands.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 7 Dec. 2020
• The actress and singer wore a silky mini look with a sheer, lace skirt.
  — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
• As its name suggests, the silky formula brightens and smooths my intense dark circles with ease.
  — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
• After application, strands look glossy and silky without feeling weighed down.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
• Stirring in the cheese after blending prevents it from breaking and ensures a silky final texture.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
• To make a super creamy sandwich with a kick, don’t forget to ask for their silky tahini and spicy schug (a Yemenite hot sauce).
  — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
• The wine-loving psychic is wearing a silky robe paired with pearls, palm trees behind her.
  — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
• The bamboo is incredibly light to the touch and feels silky, but not in a slippery way.
  — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026