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/
Korean meaning: 비단 같은, 부드러운
Korean pronunciation: 실-키 (강세: 실)
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.
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Her silky grace amazes even the bulky guard, like moonlight meeting milky clouds!
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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.'
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“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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