silky

[sil-kee]

adjective

silkier, silkiest 

1. of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate.

   silky skin.

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

silky

/ ˈsɪlkɪ /

adjective

1. resembling silk in texture; glossy

2. made of silk

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

4. botany covered with long fine soft hairs

   silky leaves

Other Word Forms

• silkily adverb
• silkiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of silky¹

First recorded in 1605–15; silk + -y ¹

Example Sentences

To get the proper silky smoothness Robuchon was famous for, you need to double strain your potatoes.

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As a substitute, he features Butternut Squash Pie, baking it to bring out its sweetness and silky texture.

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Hard to know what she’ll appreciate more: the peaceful slumber or the practical drawstring bag constructed in the same silky fabric as the mask and scrunchie.

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The individual coffee crystals dissolved quickly when mixed with hot water to produce a silky cup of coffee.

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His silky chip over the top allowed Graham to collect and return the ball to him to sprint under the posts, and his clever support line meant he profited again from McDowall's line break.

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Related Words

• delicate 
• glossy 
• luxurious 
• plush 
• satiny 
• silken 
• sleek 
• soft 
• velvety