Silkily: meaning, definitions and examples

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silkily

 

[ หˆsษชl.kษช.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

way of speaking

The term 'silkily' describes a manner of speaking or behaving that is smooth, soft, and often seductive. It is typically used to characterize the tone of voice that is velvety or soothing, suggesting a pleasant and appealing quality. This adverb can also refer to actions that are performed in a graceful and flowing manner, akin to the texture of silk. In literature, it is often employed to enhance the imagery of a character's dialogue or movements, contributing to the overall atmosphere of a scene.

Synonyms

slinkily, slipperily, smoothly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke silkily, captivating everyone in the room.
  • He moved silkily, like a dancer on stage.
  • The cat slinked silkily across the floor.
  • Her silkily delivered compliments charmed the guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "silkily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sedosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเคพเคฏเคฎ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seidig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพะฒะบะพะฒะธัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jedwabiล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตนใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soyeusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sedosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ipek gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‹จ์ฒ˜๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุญุฑูŠุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hedvรกbnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodvรกbne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๆป‘ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svilnato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ silki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฑะตะบั‚ะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒกแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒกแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ipek kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sedosamente

Etymology

The word 'silkily' derives from 'silk', which refers to the fine, soft fiber produced by silkworms. The word 'silk' itself comes from the Old English 'seolc', the Latin 'sericum', and the Ancient Greek 'sฤ“rikon', all of which trace back to its usage in describing the luxurious and smooth texture of silk fabric. The transition from the noun 'silk' to its adverb form 'silkily' embodies the quality of that fabric, suggesting fluidity and softness in movement or speech. Over time, this term has been utilized in various literary contexts to paint vivid imagery of characters and settings, emphasizing the allure and elegance associated with silk. The use of 'silkily' in literature can often indicate elegance, seduction, or a sense of deceit, depending on the narrative context.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,823, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.