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silky

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪlki/

silky means: Very soft, smooth, and sometimes shiny, like an expensive light fabric.

adjective

SOFT AND SMOOTHB2

Very soft, smooth, and sometimes shiny, like an expensive light fabric.

  • Her hair feels silky.
  • The kitten has a silky coat.
  • This cream leaves your skin silky and soft.

Similar words: smooth, soft, silken

Opposites: rough

Common phrases: silky hair, silky smooth, silky fabric

SMOOTH AND CHARMINGC1

Smooth and pleasant in a way that attracts or persuades people.

  • He has a silky voice.
  • She answered in a silky tone that calmed everyone.
  • The salesman’s silky manner made the offer sound tempting.

Similar words: smooth, suave, velvety

Opposites: harsh

Common phrases: silky voice, silky tone, silky manner

CONVENTIONAL PARENTINGC2

Following common modern parenting choices, such as using formula milk, disposable nappies, or pushchairs.

  • She describes herself as a silky parent.
  • Their silky parenting style includes using disposable nappies.
  • The group welcomes both crunchy and silky mums.

Similar words: mainstream, conventional

Opposites: crunchy

Common phrases: silky parenting, silky parent, silky mum

Questions about silky

What does silky mean?

Very soft, smooth, and sometimes shiny, like an expensive light fabric.

What is silky in other languages?

Türkçe: ipeksi · Español: sedoso · Français: soyeux · Deutsch: seidig · Italiano: setoso · 日本語: 絹のような

How do you pronounce silky?

It is pronounced /ˈsɪlki/.

How do you use silky in a sentence?

Her hair feels silky. The kitten has a silky coat.

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