silky Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
silken; silklike; slick; sleek; satiny.
- glossy auburn hair
- satiny gardenia petals
- sleek black fur
- silken eyelashes
- silky skin
- a silklike fabric
- slick seals and otters
WordNet
Silk"y adjective
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Definitions
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Of or pertaining to silk; made of, or resembling, silk; silken; silklike; as, a .silky luster -
Hence, soft and smooth; as, .silky wine -
Covered with soft hairs pressed close to the surface, as a leaf; sericeous.
