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Definitions for silky
ˈsɪl kisilky
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word silky.
Princeton's WordNet
satiny, sleek, silken, silky, silklike, slickadjective
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
"glossy auburn hair"; "satiny gardenia petals"; "sleek black fur"; "silken eyelashes"; "silky skin"; "a silklike fabric"; "slick seals and otters"
Wiktionary
silkyadjective
Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Silkyadjective
Etymology: from silk.
These kind of knaves, in plainness,
Harbour more craft, and more corrupter ends
Than twenty silky ducking observants,
That stretch their duties nicely. William Shakespeare, K. Lear.
Wikipedia
silky
A Silkie is a breed of domestic chicken.
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silky
Silky refers to a texture, appearance, or quality that is smooth, soft, and glossy, resembling or characteristic of silk. It can also describe something that moves or flows smoothly and easily.
Webster Dictionary
Silky
of or pertaining to silk; made of, or resembling, silk; silken; silklike; as, a silky luster
Silky
hence, soft and smooth; as, silky wine
Silky
covered with soft hairs pressed close to the surface, as a leaf; sericeous
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of silky in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of silky in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of silky in a Sentence
Billy Shampoo is better. I go on first and clean the hair. Conditioner is better. I leave the hair silky and smooth. Oh, really, fool Really.
The Jori Acne and Oil control primer is dermatologist-formulated specifically for people with adult breakouts and oily skin, it contains maximum strength 2 % salicylic acid along with a blend of botanicals that address the needs of adult skin. It can be worn on its own for a silky complexion or under makeup to help it go on smoother and stay on longer. Most importantly, it treats pimples and prevents future breakouts.
There's a beautiful snowy white, silky white, white with blond. Making white hair a fashion statement is growing, in part because women are rebelling against the tradition that you must avoid white and gray at all cost.
We did a much stronger brow and a bold lip for a French sort of feel. The way I shaded her eyebrows with the pencil, I created an uplifting effect. Then, I finished with a shimmering, silky-beige shadow on her lids, and went with no mascara at all. Sort of a reaction against all the fake lashes we've been seeing on the red carpet. i've been doing this for years and years and years -- people say things nice and they say things mean and it's like whatever.
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- sedósCatalan, Valencian
- seidig, seidenweichGerman
- sedosoSpanish
- ابریشمیPersian
- soyeuxFrench
- sedosoGalician
- selymesHungarian
- sericis,Latin
- fluesseg, seidegLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- sedosoPortuguese
- mătăsosRomanian
- шёлковыйRussian
- ipeksiTurkish
- 柔滑Chinese
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