silky

English

Etymology

From Middle English sylky, equivalent to silk + -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪlki/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪlki

Adjective

silky (comparative silkier, superlative silkiest)

  1. Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
    silky hair
    cloth with a silky lustre
  2. Smooth and pleasant; seductive.
    a silky wine
    a silky voice
    silky skills
  3. (botany) Covered in long, slender, glistening hairs pressed close to the surface; sericeous.
  4. (slang) Having sensibilities of mainstream culture, in contrast to crunchy.
    Cribs and formula, strollers and baby food epitomize silky parenting.

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Noun

silky (plural silkies)

  1. Alternative spelling of silkie

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