silky
adjective
of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate.
silkiness
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a word derived from
silky.
Example Sentences
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It rocked him—the fit and finish, the absence of road noise, the “total silkiness and sweet refinement” of the vehicle, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
It's easy to understand why — aside from the variety of flavors and quality of the chocolate itself, Lindt's real secret weapon is it silkiness.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2023
“Or, at least make something like a zero-calorie chocolate have the same creaminess and silkiness of a normal one.”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 28, 2023
Each mouthful of this dessert is a marvel: as light as a meringue pie topping, but with the eggy silkiness of a creamy chocolate custard.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2022
I could still feel the silkiness of her hair in my hands.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
