Silky: meaning, definitions and examples
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silky
[ ˈsɪlki ]
smooth texture
Having a smooth, soft, and shiny texture, like silk.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fabric was silky to the touch.
- Her hair was long and silky.
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.
See also: silk.