Meaning & use
silky
Smooth, soft, and lustrous, like silk fabric, in texture, sound, or appearance.
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The cat's silky fur felt smooth under her hand as she stroked it.
He praised the singer's silky voice, which glided effortlessly between low and high notes.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively for a smooth voice, manner, or movement, not just physical fabric.
Words with a similar meaning
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