adjective
silky
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adjective
1
Smooth and soft to the touch, like silk.
"The conditioner left her hair silky and shiny."
2
Smooth and pleasant in a way that can seem too polished or seductive.
"The salesman had a silky manner that made her suspicious."
How to Use Silky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSoft, smooth, and glossy — used for hair, fabric, or a smooth-talking manner.
Common pairings
silky smooth
silky voice
silky texture
Word Forms
silkier comparative, silkiest superlative
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