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silky

[ sil-kee ]

adjective

silkier, silkiest.
  1. of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate:

    silky skin.

  2. Botany. covered with fine, soft, closely set hairs, as a leaf.


silky

/ ˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. resembling silk in texture; glossy
  2. made of silk
  3. (of a voice, manner, etc) suave; smooth
  4. botany covered with long fine soft hairs

    silky leaves

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Derived Forms

  • ˈ쾱, adverb
  • ˈ쾱Ա, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • i· adverb
  • i·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of silky1

First recorded in 1605–15; silk + -y 1
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Pasta al limone is an exercise in simplicity and restraint — a crash course in emulsification resulting in a bright, silky dish that makes for a perfect weeknight spring meal.

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I like adding a splash of dairy — cream, half-and-half or even buttermilk — to soften the cream cheese and create a silkier texture.

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Without the aid of a back track, her soulful and silky voice carried throughout the large venue as she riffed and showed off her impressive vocal range.

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He adds that “long-cooked moles really benefit from the use of nuts, not only for flavor but also for achieving a silky, creamy texture.”

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We feasted on hearty bowls of soup, silky hummus topped with falafel, a shawarma wrap and a medley of delicious olives.

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