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silky

[ sil-kee ]

adjective

silkier, silkiest.
  1. of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate:

    silky skin.

  2. Botany. covered with fine, soft, closely set hairs, as a leaf.


silky

/ ˈ²õɪ±ô°ìɪ /

adjective

  1. resembling silk in texture; glossy
  2. made of silk
  3. (of a voice, manner, etc) suave; smooth
  4. botany covered with long fine soft hairs

    silky leaves

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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ¾±±ô°ì¾±±ô²â, adverb
  • ˈ²õ¾±±ô°ì¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²õ¾±±ô°ìi·±ô²â adverb
  • ²õ¾±±ô°ìi·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of silky1

First recorded in 1605–15; silk + -y 1
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He adds that “long-cooked moles really benefit from the use of nuts, not only for flavor but also for achieving a silky, creamy texture.â€

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We feasted on hearty bowls of soup, silky hummus topped with falafel, a shawarma wrap and a medley of delicious olives.

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Like many Cubans and Cuban Americans, the silky crooning of band member Ibrahim Ferrer and the insatiable rhythm of “Candela†wafted through his grandparents’ living room and into his teenage ears.

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"Remy hair has aligned cuticles, hair flows uniformly in one direction, which leads to less tangling and a silkier texture. This is high-value hair," says George Cherion, the company's chief executive.

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For a smooth, silky soup, opt for a high-powdered or immersion blender.

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