silky
/'silki/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a smooth, soft, and shiny texture or appearance, resembling silk: This is the primary meaning, describing a surface that is fine, soft, and often lustrous.
- Pleasantly smooth and gentle in manner or sound: Used figuratively to describe something, like a voice or movement, that is effortlessly smooth and agreeable.
Examples of Usage
- Literal Texture:
- The kitten's fur was incredibly silky and soft to the touch.
- She brushed her long, silky hair.
- Figurative Use:
- The singer's silky voice captivated the entire audience.
- He made a silky transition from one topic to the next in his speech.
Advanced Usage
- "silky smooth": An emphatic phrase used to describe something as exceptionally smooth.
- After using the lotion, her skin felt silky smooth.
- Used in descriptions of food and drink to indicate a smooth, rich texture.
- The chocolate mousse had a wonderfully silky consistency.
Variants and Related Words
- Silken (adjective): A more literary synonym for silky, often implying a luxurious smoothness.
- He wore a robe of silken fabric.
- Silkiness (noun): The quality of being silky.
- The silkiness of the fabric made it very expensive.
Synonyms
- Sleek: Smooth and glossy, often from being pressed down or healthy.
- Satiny: Having the smooth, shiny quality of satin.
- Glossy: Shiny and smooth on the surface.
Antonyms
- Coarse: Rough or loose in texture.
- Rough: Having an uneven or irregular surface.
- Harsh: Unpleasantly rough or grating.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Silky skills": (Informal) Refers to exceptionally smooth, graceful, and impressive technique, often in sports or performance.
- The midfielder is known for his silky skills on the ball.
Adjective
- having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
- glossy auburn hair
- satiny gardenia petals
- sleek black fur
- silken eyelashes
- silky skin
- a silklike fabric
- slick seals and otters