silkier; silkiest
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: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
2
: 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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Subtle and silky tannins in a delicious matrix of dark, chewy flavors.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Just take Gabrielle Union, who stepped out in a silky white two-piece set this summer.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
In this case, Winfrey’s silky trousers are the perfect spring wardrobe piece, thanks to their flowy fit and lightweight, breezy fabric.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Whisk it in with the eggs to give your quiche a silky, creamy texture.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Just take Gabrielle Union, who stepped out in a silky white two-piece set this summer.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
In this case, Winfrey’s silky trousers are the perfect spring wardrobe piece, thanks to their flowy fit and lightweight, breezy fabric.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 14 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.
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