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How to pronounce silky in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms satiny, silken, silklike, sleek, slick
Derivation silk, silkiness


silky skin.

Examples of silky

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My silky forearms smelled so yummy that I sniffed my wrists the rest of the day.
From the washingtonpost.com
Kanu retains a silky touch but his relative lack of movement reduced his impact.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Jones is gracious, a silky man in a silky black suit, a gold earring in one ear.
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The hair will grow faster, will be silky soft and more healthy than ever before.
From the foxbusiness.com
Silky-smooth wide receiver that was voted the MVP of his group at the Nike Camp.
From the freep.com
Try the hefty bento boxes, pork tonkatsu, pan-fried gyoza and silky ahi sashimi.
From the sacbee.com
The exciting prospect boasts clean hands, explosive pace and silky footy skills.
From the couriermail.com.au
Pho is soul-stirring, sweet and savory, crunchy and silky, spicy and comforting.
From the suntimes.com
The resulting wine is crisp, redolent of citrus and silky, all at the same time.
From the sfgate.com
More examples
  • Satiny: having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; "glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters"
  • (silkily) in a silky manner; "the young wheat shone silkily"; "`Darling,' she said silkily"
  • (silkiness) the smooth feel of silk fabric
  • Smooth, sinuous texture and finish.
  • A synonym for velvety or lush, silky wines are soft, sometimes fat, but never hard or angular.
  • An adjective describing wines with a smooth texture and finish. Glycerine is the component most closely related to silkiness. 'Silky' is not very different from 'velvety'.
  • A female ghost which is attired in a rustling silk garment (sometimes seen, other times just heard) and performs domestic chores for a household after the occupants have retired for the night.
  • Describes a supple and slightly oily liquor, reminiscent of silk.
  • Delicately smooth and harmonious.