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Definition of silky

silky

/ˈsɪl.ki/
sil · ky
Adverb:silkily
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• adjective

1

Soft, smooth, and lustrous, resembling silk in texture or appearance.

Example

"The golden retriever had a thick, silky coat that gleamed in the afternoon sun."

2

Pleasantly smooth, gentle, and persuasive in sound, tone, or manner.

Example

"The radio host was famous for his silky baritone voice that put late-night listeners at ease."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Silky' usually describes something that feels or acts like silk (such as hair or a voice), whereas 'silken' is more literary or describes things literally made of silk.

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silkscreen
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silkworm
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silky shark
sill

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'silk' (from Old English 'sioloc', ultimately traced through Latin 'sericum' to 'Seres', the ancient Greek name for the inhabitants of eastern Asia from whom silk was first obtained) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silky
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