silky

[ sil-kee ]

/ ˈsɪl ki /

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adjective, silk·i·er, silk·i·est.

of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate: silky skin.

Botany. covered with fine, soft, closely set hairs, as a leaf.

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Origin of silky

First recorded in 1605–15; silk + -y¹

Related formssilk·i·ly, adverbsilk·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for silky

silky

/ (ˈsɪlkɪ) /

adjective silkier or silkiest

resembling silk in texture; glossy

made of silk

(of a voice, manner, etc) suave; smooth

botany covered with long fine soft hairssilky leaves

Derived Formssilkily, adverbsilkiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for silky

silky

adj.

1610s, from silk + -y (2). Related: Silkily; silkiness.

silky

adjective, silk·i·er, silk·i·est.

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