Definition of silky Silky

/sɪˈlki/ - [silkee] - silk•y

We found 7 definitions of silky from 5 different sources.

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What does silky mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

silky - 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"
  satiny, sleek, silken, silklike, slick
  bright full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • silky (superl.)
    Of or pertaining to silk; made of, or resembling, silk; silken; silklike; as, a silky luster.
  • silky (superl.)
    Hence, soft and smooth; as, silky wine.
  • silky (superl.)
    Covered with soft hairs pressed close to the surface, as a leaf; sericeous.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • silky
    Resembling silk in texture or appearance.

Part of speech

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  • silky, adjective.

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