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silky Listen to audio/ˈsɪlki/ adjective
silk·i·er; silk·i·est
[also more silky; most silky] 1 : made of silk or of material that is soft, smooth, and shiny like silk
silky lingerie/pantyhose a silky nightgown
2 : smooth, soft, and shiny like silk
her silky brown hair The cat has a silky coat. The material has a silky feel.
3 of food : smooth, soft, and rich
silky chocolate mousse
4 of a sound : smooth and pleasant to hear
a silky voice
5 : having a smooth motion
This car gives a silky ride. a golfer with a silky swing
— silk·i·ly Listen to audio /ˈsɪlkəli/ adverb
a silkily smooth fabric
— silk·i·ness Listen to audio /ˈsɪlkinəs/ noun [noncount]
— silky adverb
This lotion will make your skin feel smooth and silky. The dog's fur is silky soft. He has such a silky smooth voice.

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