silky
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlki/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English sylky, equivalent to silk + -y.
- Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
“silky hair”
“a silky wine”
- Smooth and pleasant; seductive.
“a silky voice”
“silky skills”
- Covered in long, slender, glistening hairs pressed close to the surface; sericeous.
- Having sensibilities of mainstream culture, in contrast to crunchy.
“Cribs and formula, strollers and baby food epitomize silky parenting.”
noun
Etymology: From Middle English sylky, equivalent to silk + -y.
- Alternative spelling of silkie.