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as in satin
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel
the plant's fibers feel silky to the touch
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as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the tops of the leaves are a dark glossy green, but the undersides are light and silky
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Recent Examples of silky
This silky balloon top is just the thing.
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Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
After styling, you’re left with long silky and frizz-free strands that last all day.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
The necklace is joined by two rings—one of which is built around a silky Sri Lankan sapphire of nearly five carats—and two pairs of earrings to complete a set.
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Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Expertly crafted and lined with recycled polyamide and spandex, this one-piece bathing suit is silky smooth inside and out.
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Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for silky
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
After styling, you’re left with long silky and frizz-free strands that last all day.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
The necklace is joined by two rings—one of which is built around a silky Sri Lankan sapphire of nearly five carats—and two pairs of earrings to complete a set.
—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Expertly crafted and lined with recycled polyamide and spandex, this one-piece bathing suit is silky smooth inside and out.
—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for silky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky
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Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
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From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
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When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song.
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That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
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Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas.
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That first bite delivers the crispy outside with a soft chew of rice, followed by the hot dog.
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
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People had expectations of Mike Myers, because of SNL and Wayne’s World — not everybody was going along with this idea of the bad teeth, hairy body and taking the piss out of Bond.
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Espresso is thicker, creamier, and has a velvety mouthfeel that almost borders on syrupy.
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When done right, matte foundation leaves skin looking velvety smooth and skin-like.
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silky. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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