silky — Having the smooth, soft, lustrous qualities of silk; smooth and fine in texture or appearance.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having the smooth, soft, lustrous qualities of silk; smooth and fine in texture or appearance.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪlki/
Example Sentences
- The cat's silky fur made everyone want to pet it continuously
- This chocolate cake has a silky smooth texture that melts in your mouth
- She used a silky tone to ask for a favor, knowing it always worked
silky
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪlki/]
Having the smooth, soft, lustrous qualities of silk; smooth and fine in texture or appearance.
Having the smooth, soft, lustrous qualities of silk; smooth and fine in texture or appearance.
Her silky grace amazes even the bulky guard, like moonlight meeting milky clouds!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'seolc' meaning silk, ultimately derived from Greek 'serikos' referring to the Seres (ancient Chinese people known for silk production). The adjective suffix '-y' was added to create the meaning 'resembling or having the qualities of silk.'
Breakdown
silk (the smooth, lustrous fiber) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The cat's silky fur made everyone want to pet it continuously”
“This chocolate cake has a silky smooth texture that melts in your mouth”
“She used a silky tone to ask for a favor, knowing it always worked”
“The silky water of the tropical lagoon felt amazing against our skin”
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