Simple meaning
What does Silky mean?
Silky means smooth and soft like silk.
Dictionary definition
Very smooth and soft.
Example sentences
Silky in a sentence
easy
The picture looked silky in the storybook scene.
medium
In class, we used silky to describe what we noticed.
hard
The reading passage used silky to create a clear sensory image for readers.
Synonyms
Words like Silky
Antonyms
Opposite words
plainUse for less vivid or less detailed appearance.
unclearUse for not easy to sense or understand.
Word family
Silky word family
Base word
silky
noun
silkys
Plural form of silky when used as a countable noun.
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What does silky mean?
Silky means silky means smooth and soft like silk.
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