silky
adjective
of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate.
silkier
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comparativeof silky.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The fragrance of rose makes hair seem silkier, for instance.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
"Remy hair has aligned cuticles, hair flows uniformly in one direction, which leads to less tangling and a silkier texture. This is high-value hair," says George Cherion, the company's chief executive.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2025
The filling is gluten-free and tastes lighter and silkier than any sweet potato pie I have ever had.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2023
When mashed potatoes chill, their starches firm up, and when reheated gently, they relax into a mash with an even silkier texture.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
"How well you are looking," said he, staring at her, as she took off her bonnet, "and the nice glossy hair has all grown again, and I vow it is brighter and silkier than ever."
From Tony Butler by Charles James Lever
