silky

adjective

ˈsil-kē How to pronounce silky (audio)
silkier; silkiest
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1
b
: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
2
: 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

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The cat has a silky coat. The material has a silky feel.
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Marry Me Chicken Soup Cream cheese is the secret to success in this silky smooth soup that’s consistently at the top of the charts among BHG readers. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 The buttery pan sauce takes a page from Chris Morocco’s Steak for One, gaining its silky texture from a bottle of oyster sauce. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 Rodriguez is an eye-catching centre-forward who combines his 6ft 4in (193cm) frame with a silky first touch. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The formula is incredibly silky, lasted beautifully throughout the day, and provided the ideal pop of color against my white dress. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silky

Word History

First Known Use

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 7 Sep. 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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