/ˈsɪlki/
silky
BrE /ˈsɪlki/
NAmE /ˈsɪlki/
(silk·ier, silki·est)
soft, smooth and shiny like silk
silky fur
[usually before noun]
smooth and gentle
He spoke in a silky tone.
made of silk or cloth that looks like silk
a silky dress
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silk·ily
BrE /ˈsɪlkəli/
NAmE /ˈsɪlkəli/
‘How have I changed?’ he asked silkily.
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silki·ness
BrE /ˈsɪlkinəs/
NAmE /ˈsɪlkinəs/
[U]
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silky
The leaves are grey and silky smooth.