silky

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adjective

ˈsil-kē How to pronounce silky (audio)
silkier; silkiest
Synonyms of silkynext
1
b
: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
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: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
silkily
ˈsil-kə-lē How to pronounce silky (audio)
adverb
silkiness
ˈsil-kē-nəs How to pronounce silky (audio)
noun

silkiness

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noun

silk·​i·​ness -kēnə̇s How to pronounce silkiness (audio)
-kin-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being silky

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Adjective The cat has a silky coat. The material has a silky feel.
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Put those old friends to good use with sweet potato in this silky smooth soup. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026 Wear them with a silky midi skirt now, then switch to trousers or sweater dresses as the weather cools down. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026 Combined with soy sauce and sake, mirin makes a silky tare (seasoning base) for ramen or, when reduced until syrupy, a lip-smacking teriyaki sauce. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026 Massaging it into the scalp promotes growth (stimulating blood flow to the area is how the magic happens), while applying it through the lengths reduces breakage and smoothes each strand for a silky, frizz-free finish. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silky

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

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The first known use of silky was in 1611

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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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silky

adjective
ˈsil-kē How to pronounce silky (audio)
silkier; silkiest
1
: soft and smooth as silk
2
: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
silkily
-kə-lē How to pronounce silky (audio)
adverb
silkiness
-kē-nəs How to pronounce silky (audio)
noun
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