silky

adjective
UK: /ˈsɪl.ki/
US: /ˈsɪl.ki/

  1. Smooth and soft like silk.

    1. She has silky hair that is lovely to touch.
    2. The lotion left my skin feeling silky and smooth after a day in the sun.

  2. Pleasantly smooth and rich in flavor or texture.

    1. This chocolate mousse has a wonderful silky texture.
    2. The wine had a silky finish, making it a perfect complement to the meal.

  3. Extremely flattering or fawning.

    1. He used a silky voice to charm the investors.
    2. The con artist's silky words almost convinced her to hand over her savings.

Synonyms

soft rich velvety mellow satiny suave sleek unctuous smooth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "silky" in English means: Smooth and soft like silk., Pleasantly smooth and rich in flavor or texture., Extremely flattering or fawning..

The phonetic transcription of "silky" is /ˈsɪl.ki/ in British English and /ˈsɪl.ki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "silky": soft, rich, velvety, mellow, satiny, suave, sleek, unctuous, smooth.

Example usage of "silky": "She has silky hair that is lovely to touch.". More examples on the page.