/ ˈsɪlki; NAmE / adjective
1.
soft, smooth and shiny like silk :
silky fur
2.
[ usually before noun ] smooth and gentle :
He spoke in a silky tone.
3.
made of silk or cloth that looks like silk :
a silky dress
► silk·ily adverb :
'How have I changed?' he asked silkily.
► silki·ness noun [ U ]
► silky adverb :
The leaves are grey and silky smooth.