Silky
/ˈsɪlki/adjective
Very soft or smooth, similar to silk.
Her hair was as silky as silk.
Often appears as...
- silky hair
- silky skin
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Approving
adjective
Smooth and sweet.
The silky dessert slipped down her throat.
Often appears as...
- silky wine
- silky chocolate
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Approving
adjective
Smooth, easy and flowing.
His silky moves on the basketball court left the opponent in awe.
Often appears as...
- silky skills
- silky movement
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Approving
adjective
Very soft or smooth, similar to silk.
Her hair was as silky as silk.
Often appears as...
- silky hair
- silky skin
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Smooth and sweet.
The silky dessert slipped down her throat.
Often appears as...
- silky wine
- silky chocolate
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Smooth, easy and flowing.
His silky moves on the basketball court left the opponent in awe.
Often appears as...
- silky skills
- silky movement
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Tactile Quality
Describes how something feels to the touch, implying luxury or high quality.
The silky curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Use
Used to describe something that is not literally silk but has similar qualities.
The nighttime breeze felt silky against my skin.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Beauty
Often used to describe hair or skin in a way that suggests attractiveness.
The hair product left her locks looking silky and radiant.
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gentlelanguidsatinysleeksmoothsoftsupplevelvety
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Fabien Cousteau: What I...
of what this camera does. You can see the silky bubble come out of our hard hats. It gives us an insight into some of the animals that we were sitting right next to for 31 days and never normally would have paid attention to, such as hermit crabs.
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Arctic Fox Raids Polar...
picky summertime presents its own challenges this fox has shed its silky white winter coat for a more practical pelt it's modeled brown and yellow fur helps it
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The Egg Thief PIPE National...
picky summertime presents its own challenges this fox has shed its silky white winter coat for a more practical pelt it's modeled brown and yellow fur helps it
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Exotic Castaways Of...
this slow mover is a silky anteater his giant claw and a gripping prehensile tail help keep his balance as he walks the mangrove tightropes of the swamp
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Ant Queens Forge an...
the voracious larvae grow quickly and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons
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What lives in ice? PIPE...
what do you think about when you think about ice is it the stuff that keeps your drink cool and a hot summer afternoon or that special silky
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Best Of Animal Teamwork...
grow quickly and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerge from these silky cocoons
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5 Reasons Ants Are...
a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons
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The surprising science...
after every document why would you complain about getting free paper freeze the other users giving my own paper egad man look at the quality of the free paper compared to your lousy regular paper only fool or a liar would say that they look the same now that you mention it it does seem a little silkier what are you doing I'm helping people
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Fabien Cousteau: What I...
of what this camera does. You can see the silky bubble come out of our hard hats. It gives us an insight into some of the animals that we were sitting right next to for 31 days and never normally would have paid attention to, such as hermit crabs.
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Arctic Fox Raids Polar...
picky summertime presents its own challenges this fox has shed its silky white winter coat for a more practical pelt it's modeled brown and yellow fur helps it
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The Egg Thief PIPE National...
picky summertime presents its own challenges this fox has shed its silky white winter coat for a more practical pelt it's modeled brown and yellow fur helps it
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Exotic Castaways Of...
this slow mover is a silky anteater his giant claw and a gripping prehensile tail help keep his balance as he walks the mangrove tightropes of the swamp
Video examples
Ant Queens Forge an...
the voracious larvae grow quickly and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons
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What lives in ice? PIPE...
what do you think about when you think about ice is it the stuff that keeps your drink cool and a hot summer afternoon or that special silky
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Best Of Animal Teamwork...
grow quickly and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
and then pupate a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerge from these silky cocoons
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5 Reasons Ants Are...
a few weeks after the eggs were laid the first tiny pale workers emerged from these silky cocoons
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Elaine Welteroth
American Journalist
As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel.
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Claire Saffitz
American Editor
I made my first Yule Log as a culinary student in Paris, complete with the traditional chestnut filling, silky chocolate buttercream, and almost-too-adorable mushrooms. Since then, I've tweaked and updated both the recipe and the process - and I've definitely learned tips and tricks to make it easier.
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Samin Nosrat
American Chef
The only good things I've seen emerge from a steamer are tamales, couscous, and dumplings - maybe the occasional artichoke or delicate fish fillet. But baby turnips with their tender greens still attached should be boiled in water as salty as the sea until their flesh is silky and soft.
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Erica Fernandes
Indian Actress
My hair is quite silky and straight; however, every time I wash my hair in Hyderabad, it almost turns into a broom. The water is quite hard, and I didn't realise what the problem was until I saw another friend of mine facing a similar issue.
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KiKi Layne
American Actress
The texture my hair, my skin tone; it does work, you don't have to change. But historically we've seen fashion try to change that: straighten your hair, thrown on a super straight silky wig, lighten your skin tone.
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Bretman Rock
Filipino Celebrity
My dad had the longest, silkiest, healthiest hair you've ever seen on a man. He had an extensive skincare routine. He was very picky with food. He never ate with his hands.
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Steve Nicol
If you have mental toughness then on days when you go to Hull, the pitch is bobbly, the wind howling, you end up with something. It's as much about that as silky soccer.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
In Israel, waves of anger and fear circulate all the time, but so do jokes and gossip and silky evening breezes. So, too, in America.
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Denise Lewis
British Athlete
I use a Papaya Enzyme Peel by Elemis and leave it on for ten to 15 minutes. When I rinse it off, my skin feels silky and hydrated.
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Phil Daniels
English Actor
I'm famous for being a silky midfielder.
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Elaine Welteroth
American Journalist
As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel.
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Claire Saffitz
American Editor
I made my first Yule Log as a culinary student in Paris, complete with the traditional chestnut filling, silky chocolate buttercream, and almost-too-adorable mushrooms. Since then, I've tweaked and updated both the recipe and the process - and I've definitely learned tips and tricks to make it easier.
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Samin Nosrat
American Chef
The only good things I've seen emerge from a steamer are tamales, couscous, and dumplings - maybe the occasional artichoke or delicate fish fillet. But baby turnips with their tender greens still attached should be boiled in water as salty as the sea until their flesh is silky and soft.
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Erica Fernandes
Indian Actress
My hair is quite silky and straight; however, every time I wash my hair in Hyderabad, it almost turns into a broom. The water is quite hard, and I didn't realise what the problem was until I saw another friend of mine facing a similar issue.
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KiKi Layne
American Actress
The texture my hair, my skin tone; it does work, you don't have to change. But historically we've seen fashion try to change that: straighten your hair, thrown on a super straight silky wig, lighten your skin tone.
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Bretman Rock
Filipino Celebrity
My dad had the longest, silkiest, healthiest hair you've ever seen on a man. He had an extensive skincare routine. He was very picky with food. He never ate with his hands.
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Steve Nicol
If you have mental toughness then on days when you go to Hull, the pitch is bobbly, the wind howling, you end up with something. It's as much about that as silky soccer.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
In Israel, waves of anger and fear circulate all the time, but so do jokes and gossip and silky evening breezes. So, too, in America.
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Denise Lewis
British Athlete
I use a Papaya Enzyme Peel by Elemis and leave it on for ten to 15 minutes. When I rinse it off, my skin feels silky and hydrated.
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Phil Daniels
English Actor
I'm famous for being a silky midfielder.
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