silkier; silkiest
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b
: 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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This tart but silky sweet pie is well-suited to sweltering days at the beach.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.
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Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The duo of butternut squash and carrots unite in this silky smooth, bright orange soup that's perfect for spring.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Pair these shorts with a bikini top and button-down for a beach day, or with a silky tank top and sandals for a slightly more elevated look.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.
—
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
The duo of butternut squash and carrots unite in this silky smooth, bright orange soup that's perfect for spring.
—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Pair these shorts with a bikini top and button-down for a beach day, or with a silky tank top and sandals for a slightly more elevated look.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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