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silky
Universal Words
adjective
1 soft, smooth and shiny like silk:
soft, silky hair / fur
2 [usuallybeforenoun] smooth and gentle:
He spoke in a silky tone.
3 made of silk or a fabric that looks like silk:
a silky dress
silkily adverb:
'How have I changed?' he asked silkily.
silkiness noun [U]
silky adverb:
The leaves are grey and silky smooth.
