How to Use silky in a Sentence

silky

adjective
  • The cat has a silky coat.
  • The material has a silky feel.
  • Half-and-half: The creamy base of the quiche for a silky texture.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
  • The silky dessert is easy to whip up and can be served hot or cold.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The fabric looks silky soft and perfect was a day in the sun.
    Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 7 July 2023
  • It's made of plush and durable polyester and the fibers have a silky finish.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 July 2022
  • In fact, the steel wool didn't even remove any of the silky sheen on the fabric.
    Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The tannins are silky and smooth, and the finish goes on for days.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Keep her hair healthy and tied up with these silky scrunchies.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Oct. 2022
  • The fresh ones are ready to use, with a silky texture and a cleaner taste.
    Jessie Yuchen, Bon Appétit, 27 Jan. 2022
  • The silky feel of sateen can sometimes feel sweaty to hot sleepers.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
  • On smooth roads and on the highway, though, the Cimarron proved to be almost silky—and about the best of the group.
    Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The residual heat of the pasta makes the dish luscious and silky.
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The look was complete with matching see-through lace pants and a long silky coat.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Bieber wore a silky, drape cream dress with a high neck and elbow-length sleeves.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 24 June 2024
  • The tannins are silky smooth, and the finish has a bright splash of acidity at the very end.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The sateen sheets also received a 5 out of 5 for the texture, which felt soft, silky, and light.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The tannins are silky soft and there’s a touch of bright acidity in the finish.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2023
  • After your hair is dry, you’ll be left with smooth, silky, and frizz-free curls.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2023
  • It is aged in French oak for 10 months and has silky tannins and a long fruity finish.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2022
  • And Anitta’s silky vocals are the icing on the hot, lusty cake.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Plus, the silky smooth design can stop frizz and knots forming in hair during the night.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • What’s silky, smooth and works for all occasions, day and night?
    Ebony-Renee Baker, refinery29.com, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Male plants also bloom but lack the silky hairs that make plumes look full and feathery.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This cheese had more of a texture of cottage cheese but was still silky and pleasing to the palate.
    Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The silky texture of the eggs makes for the most delightful easy dinner for one.
    Bon Appétit, 25 May 2022
  • Big, silky basil leaves add a splash of green to caprese salads.
    Joni Sweet, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • But one is like the silky tartness of a lemon meringue pie and the other like chicken bones stuck in your throat.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2023
  • The blender helps achieve a silky smooth texture that comes from the addition of cream, Parmesan cheese, and surprisingly, sourdough bread.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Lauren sports a purple, silky midi dress while holding Luna in her white baptism gown from Baby Beau & Belle.
    Staff Author, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024

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