SILKY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

silky

adjective

ˈsil-kē

Definition of silky

as in satin

smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the plant's fibers feel silky to the touch

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as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair the tops of the leaves are a dark glossy green, but the undersides are light and silky

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Recent Examples of silky Related Articles Andie MacDowell Andie MacDowell went for minimalist elegance in a long-sleeve maxidress crafted of silky satin fabric on Monday night’s runway. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Lookism baked right into the lyrics — women with big breasts are good, women with silky hair are good, that kind of thing. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 Made from a blend of silky Tencel lyocell and linen, this timeless design has wide elbow-length sleeves that are ideal for keeping out the nighttime chill. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 The silky sound of the violins playing a sentimental tune until raw desire bursts out into the open. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silky

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silky

Adjective

Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.

— Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.

— Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023

Definition of satin

Adjective

Crafted by celebrity hair artist Coree Moreno, her dark brown ends appeared like a messier version of the flapper pixie — shaggy and teased all over.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
He was done with being shaggy — this would be an album of precision.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

However, the company said beer depletions, a measure of sales from distributors to retailers and other customers, declined slightly during the quarter, indicating consumer demand was softer than shipment growth suggests.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Passion fruit seeds are soft and edible, but there are just too many to be enjoyable.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

Food and drink Breakfast includes local yogurts and cheeses, cakes still warm from the oven, fresh fruit, and trays of sticky honeycomb—plus velvety cappuccinos and rocket fuel espressos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The commenter recommended a farm called Moonlight Ridge, and Marris clicked over to its Facebook page, which was filled with pictures of velvety Nubian goats.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of velvety

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