Silky: meaning, definitions and examples

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silky

[ ˈsɪlki ]

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smooth texture

Having a smooth, soft, and shiny texture, like silk.

Synonyms

shiny, smooth, soft

Examples of usage

The fabric was silky to the touch.
Her hair was long and silky.

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smooth and elegant

Gracefully smooth and elegant in movement or appearance.

Synonyms

elegant, graceful, smooth

Examples of usage

She moved with a silky grace.
His silky voice captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "silky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sedoso

🇮🇳 रेशमी (Reshmi)

🇩🇪 seidig

🇮🇩 halus

🇺🇦 шовковий

🇵🇱 jedwabisty

🇯🇵 シルキー (Shirukī)

🇫🇷 soyeux

🇪🇸 sedoso

🇹🇷 ipeksi

🇰🇷 비단처럼 (Bidancheoreom)

🇸🇦 حريري (Hariri)

🇨🇿 hedvábný

🇸🇰 hodvábny

🇨🇳 丝滑 (Sī huá)

🇸🇮 svilen

🇮🇸 silkimjúkur

🇰🇿 жібек тәрізді (Zhibek tärizdi)

🇬🇪 აბრეშუმისებური (Abreshumiseburi)

🇦🇿 ipək kimi

🇲🇽 sedoso

Word origin

The word 'silky' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the word 'silk' which is a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms. The association with silk's smooth and shiny texture led to the use of 'silky' to describe anything with similar qualities.