Definition & Meaning of "silky"in English

silky

having a fine and smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch

satiny

silken

silklike

sleek

slick

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

silkiest

Comparative

silkier

gradable

Examples

Her hair felt silky after she applied the deep conditioner.

(of a person's behavior) acting or speaking in a charming, polished, and skillful manner

facile

smooth

suave

Examples

His silky manners effortlessly charmed everyone at the party.

composed of natural silk fibers, characterized by a smooth texture

silken

Examples

She wore a silky dress that glimmered under the evening lights.

Lexical Tree

silkily

silkiness

silky

silk

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