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silky
adjective \ˈsil-kē\
: made of silk or of material that is soft, smooth, and shiny like silk
: smooth, soft, and shiny like silk
of food : smooth, soft, and rich
silk·i·ersilk·i·est
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2
: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
— silk·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
— silk·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SILKY
1611
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silky
adjective \ˈsil-kē\
silk·i·ersilk·i·est
Definition of SILKY for Kids
1
: soft and smooth <silky fur>
2
: agreeably smooth <a silky voice>
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