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silky

adjective

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈsɪlki

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Definitions

adjective

  1. having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk

    “satiny gardenia petals”

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Example Sentences

satiny gardenia petals
sleek black fur
silken eyelashes
silky skin
a silklike fabric

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