as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the lemon mousse's silklike texture
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Adjective
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Both are spiked with cream, ultra-silky and super-versatile.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Like Knowles, Gayle King embraced autumnal tones as well, wearing a silky satin orange dress with an asymmetrical neckline and floral appliqués on the one sleeve.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
18 Jan. 2023
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.—
Isabel Garcia,
Peoplemag,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Silklike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silklike. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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