silkier; silkiest
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: smooth or fluid in motion
silky dance moves
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: having or covered with fine soft hairs, plumes, or scales
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The cat has a silky coat.
The material has a silky feel.
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This is the perfect shirt for that effortlessly chic style since the button-down is silky with a ton of movement and a bit of stretch.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
Crafted from high-quality stretch jersey, this pair gets the sophisticated treatment, styled next to The Frankie Shop’s slouchy leather bomber jacket, Citizens of Humanity’s silky striped button-up, and a pair of leopard-print flats, also from Toteme.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Cavaliers are particularly noted for their expressive eyes and long, silky fur, which adds to their charm and appeal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Here, the silky soft fabric, mainly made with recycled materials, feels just like my favorite pair of pajama pants.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
Crafted from high-quality stretch jersey, this pair gets the sophisticated treatment, styled next to The Frankie Shop’s slouchy leather bomber jacket, Citizens of Humanity’s silky striped button-up, and a pair of leopard-print flats, also from Toteme.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
Cavaliers are particularly noted for their expressive eyes and long, silky fur, which adds to their charm and appeal.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Here, the silky soft fabric, mainly made with recycled materials, feels just like my favorite pair of pajama pants.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Silky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silky. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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