silky
Americanadjective
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of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate.
silky skin.
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Botany. covered with fine, soft, closely set hairs, as a leaf.
adjective
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resembling silk in texture; glossy
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made of silk
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(of a voice, manner, etc) suave; smooth
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botany covered with long fine soft hairs
silky leaves
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of silky
Explanation
Silky is an adjective describing something smooth, soft, and glossy — like your friend's silky hair or the silky fabric of a formal gown. Silky is a textural description, and it can be used to describe food, fabric, or hair. The word can also be used to describe vocal textures, as well. Someone might say about Frank Sinatra, "His silky smooth voice and his innovative lyrics will be around for quite some time."
Vocabulary lists containing silky
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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Example Sentences
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Her thoughts are echoed by Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, who plays the kind-hearted fairy Silky.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Three years after the viral sensation and All-American gymnast’s graduation from UCLA, life became mornings with beloved cats Bonnie, Clyde and Silky.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2022
“We’re at this really strange moment with him,” said Silky Shah, executive director of Detention Watch Network, which advocates for ending immigration detention outright.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021
Silky billi bi mussel soup is a nod to the dish served at the original Le Pavillon from decades ago.
From New York Times • May 18, 2021
Silky strands of webbing stretched along the upper corners.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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