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silkiest

silkiest is the superlative form of silky.

Meaning of silky

Adjective

silky (comparative silkier, superlative silkiest)

  1. Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk.
    • silky hair
    Synonyms:
    silken, silklike, seric
  2. Smooth and pleasant; seductive.
    • a silky voice
  3. Covered in long, slender, glistening hairs pressed close to the surface; sericeous.
  4. (slang) Having sensibilities of mainstream culture, in contrast to crunchy.
    • Cribs and formula, strollers and baby food epitomize silky parenting.

Questions about silkiest

What is silkiest the superlative form of?
Silkiest is the superlative form of silky.

Words near silkiest in the dictionary

  1. silkgrowers
  2. silkgrowing
  3. silkie
  4. silkier
  5. silkies
  6. silkiest
  7. silkily
  8. Silkin
  9. silkiness
  10. silkinesses
  11. silking

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