silkier; silkiest
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: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
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: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
Examples of silky in a Sentence
The cat has a silky coat.
The material has a silky feel.
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The pedals are made from a silky polyurethane material, while the stems feature a metal wire base that is wrapped in plastic.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The palate is silky smooth yet robust, showcasing flavors of brown sugar, dark stone fruit, cinnamon bark, and sweet tobacco.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Ayra Starr Ayra Starr's bright blue nails match the lining of her silky black dress by Ozwald Boateng.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
And on that note, Law Roach took his signature silky black lengths to a blonde pixie as well.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 May 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
The palate is silky smooth yet robust, showcasing flavors of brown sugar, dark stone fruit, cinnamon bark, and sweet tobacco.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Ayra Starr Ayra Starr's bright blue nails match the lining of her silky black dress by Ozwald Boateng.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
And on that note, Law Roach took his signature silky black lengths to a blonde pixie as well.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for silky
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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