silky
pronunciation
How to pronounce silky in British English:
UK [ˈsɪlki]
How to pronounce silky in American English:
US [ˈsɪlki]
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- Adjective:
- having a smooth, gleaming surface
Word Origin
- silky (adj.)
- 1610s, from silk + -y (2). Related: Silkily; silkiness.
Example
- 1. Alex asked as he caressed her silky hair .
- 2. Ender said running a hand threw his dark silky hair .
- 3. Dove who cheerful silky for you ?
- 4. It didn 't occur to jane that the car would stop for her ; she watched it hungrily , sifting the silky dust between her toes .
- 5. Himalayan goat having a silky undercoat highly prized as cashmere wool .