silky
adjective
of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate.
silkiest
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superlativeof silky.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The final look underlined the simple elegance of Jones’ propositions: A racing-back tank tucked into white trousers softened by this season’s apron-half skirt — all in the silkiest white.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2022
It’s a middle-of-the-spectrum, Goldilocks option — not the firmest or the floppiest, neither the silkiest nor the craggiest, but it will slide comfortably on the boards, which have been playing on the slow side.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 11, 2022
When stirred into risottos and pastas just before serving, mascarpone melts into the silkiest, luxurious one-ingredient sauce.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2022
Because while versatile meatballs can withstand the heat, taking care with your avgolemono is what guarantees the silkiest, most elegant broth.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
Violet gave me a blow-out earlier, so my hair is the silkiest it’s ever been and falls in loose layers that frame my face.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
