silklike

adjective

Definition of silklikenext
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the lemon mousse's silklike texture

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silklike
  1. silky
  2. satin
  3. soft
Adjective
  • This gorgeous cleanser transforms from a rich balm to a silky milk once water is added.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each piece has a smooth and silky surface with a balanced weight.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Adjective
  • The ones that come to mind for us are easily Beyond Yoga’s super soft, smooth Spacedye tights.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of soft
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