English Explanatory Dictionary

silky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
  2. Smooth and pleasant; seductive.
  3. Covered in long, slender, glistening hairs pressed close to the surface; sericeous.
  4. Having sensibilities of mainstream culture, in contrast to crunchy.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of silkie.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪlki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-silky.wav

Word forms

silky silkier silkiest silkies

Etymology

From Middle English sylky, equivalent to silk + -y.

Synonyms

silken silklike seric

Derived words

appressed-silky silkily silkiness silky anteater silky-flycatcher silky-haired silky lacewing silky mama silky mom silky oak silky smooth silky soft
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