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silky

adjective \ˈsil-kē\

: made of silk or of material that is soft, smooth, and shiny like silk

: smooth, soft, and shiny like silk

of food : smooth, soft, and rich

silk·i·ersilk·i·est

Full Definition of SILKY

a (1) : silken 1 (2) : silken 2

b : smooth or fluid in motion <silky dance moves>

: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales

— silk·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— silk·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of SILKY

1611

Related to SILKY

Synonyms: cottony, downy, satin, satiny, silken, silklike, soft, velvetlike, velvety

Antonyms: coarse, harsh, rough, scratchy

Rhymes with SILKY

milky

SILKY Defined for Kids

silky

adjective \ˈsil-kē\

silk·i·ersilk·i·est

Definition of SILKY for Kids

: soft and smooth <silky fur>

: agreeably smooth <a silky voice>

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