silky

[US]/'sɪlkɪ/
[UK]/'sɪlki/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. soft and smooth

Phrases & Collocations

silky hair

silky smooth skin

silky texture

silky fowl

Example Sentences

Her silky hair cascaded down her back.

The dress was made of a silky fabric that felt luxurious.

She applied a silky lotion to her skin to keep it soft.

The chef prepared a silky smooth chocolate mousse for dessert.

The cat's fur was so silky to the touch.

She wore a silky robe as she lounged around the house.

The lotion left her skin feeling silky and smooth.

The dessert had a silky texture that melted in the mouth.

The baby's blanket was made of silky soft material.

She loved the feeling of her silky pajamas against her skin.

Real-world Examples

His voice was deceptively smooth, almost silky, but she did not notice.

Source: Gone with the Wind

" Good morning." His voice was silky.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

Look how silky that is to touch!

Source: Gourmet Base

" Let's see, " he said, in his silkiest voice.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Therefore my pudding should be silky, smooth and glorious!

Source: Gourmet Base

" Good evening, " he said in a high, silky voice.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

Barak lit some candles and got some silky satin sheets.

Source: Obama's speech

If your hair is very soft, it can be silky or shiny.

Source: English With Lucy (Bilingual Experience)

" Sit down, " said Umbridge in her soft, silky voice.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The second reveals a viscous texture as silky as orchid petals.

Source: BBC Reading Selection

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