silkier; silkiest
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: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
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: 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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The silky fibers are smartly engineered to absorb moisture and promote airflow, helping even the warmest sleepers stay comfortable all night long.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Nespresso Cafecito de Puerto Rico Pods Perfect for strong coffee lovers, Nespresso’s Cafecito de Puerto Rico blend produces a bold, full-bodied double espresso with notes of dark cocoa and pepper and a silky crema on top.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The silky strands of faux fur may look delicate, but this bad boy is machine washable, so a few spills here and there won’t be an issue.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
Nespresso Cafecito de Puerto Rico Pods Perfect for strong coffee lovers, Nespresso’s Cafecito de Puerto Rico blend produces a bold, full-bodied double espresso with notes of dark cocoa and pepper and a silky crema on top.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
The silky strands of faux fur may look delicate, but this bad boy is machine washable, so a few spills here and there won’t be an issue.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2025.
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