Silky

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlki/

Definitions of silky

adjective having a smooth, soft, and shiny texture resembling silk

Example Sentences

A1 The kitten had a silky fur coat.

A2 She wore a silky dress to the party.

B1 The pillowcase felt silky against her cheek.

B2 The chocolate mousse had a silky smooth texture.

C1 The artist used a silky brushstroke technique in her painting.

C2 The fabric was so silky that it shimmered in the light.

Examples of silky in a Sentence

formal The fabric of the dress was so silky that it felt smooth against her skin.

informal I love how silky my hair feels after using this conditioner.

slang His new car has a silky smooth ride.

figurative Her voice was like silky velvet, soothing and comforting.

Grammatical Forms of silky

• past tense: silked
• plural: silkies
• comparative: silkier
• superlative: silkiest
• present tense: silkies
• future tense: will silk
• perfect tense: have silked
• continuous tense: is silking
• singular: silky
• positive degree: silky
• infinitive: to silk
• gerund: silking
• participle: silked

Origin and Evolution of silky

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'silky' originated from the Old English word 'seoloc', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'seilakaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'silky' has retained its original meaning of being smooth and soft to the touch, while also being used metaphorically to describe something elegant or luxurious.