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Silky

🔄 Synonyms of "Silky"

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sleekverbHaving an even, smooth surface; smooth
smoothnounHaving a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
slicknounSlippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
silkenverbSynonym of silky, like silk, silklike, particularly
satinnounA cloth woven from silk, nylon or polyester with a glossy surface and a dull back. (The same weaving technique applied to cotton produces cloth termed sateen).
glossynounHaving a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
satinyLike satin, smooth and shiny, glossy.
silklikeSynonym of silky, like silk.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Silky"

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silklikenounSynonym of silky, like silk.
silkenSynonym of silky, like silk, silklike, particularly
satinSemigloss.
satinyLike satin, smooth and shiny, glossy.
slicknounSlippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
glossyHaving a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
sleekHaving an even, smooth surface; smooth
smoothHaving a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
softEasily giving way under pressure.
everythingverb(ambitransitive, colloquial, somewhat uncommon) Used as a placeholder verb to encapsulate a set of related verbs or any action.
silky softSynonym of soft as silk.
silky-hairedHaving hair that resembles silk.
velvetynoun(also figuratively) Like velvet; soft, smooth, soothing.
sericeousnounOf or relating to silk; consisting of silk; silky.
silky smooth(idiomatic) Extremely smooth
satinlikenounResembling or characteristic of satin.
sericiousAlternative form of sericeous. [Of or relating to silk; consisting of silk; silky.]
appressed-silky(biology, mycology) Describing appressed fibrils which are silky in texture.
velvetnounA closely woven fabric (originally of silk, now also of cotton or man-made fibres) with a thick short pile on one side.
byssineMade of, or resembling, silk; silken.

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