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silky
[ sil-kee ]
adjective
- of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate:
silky skin.
- Botany. covered with fine, soft, closely set hairs, as a leaf.
silky
/ ˈɪɪ /
adjective
- resembling silk in texture; glossy
- made of silk
- (of a voice, manner, etc) suave; smooth
- botany covered with long fine soft hairs
silky leaves
Derived Forms
- ˈ쾱, adverb
- ˈ쾱Ա, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- i· adverb
- i·Ա noun
Example Sentences
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.
I like adding a splash of dairy — cream, half-and-half or even buttermilk — to soften the cream cheese and create a silkier texture.
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.
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.”
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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