silky
/ˈsɪl.ki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪl.ki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsil-kē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsɪlki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪlki/ (ame, ipa)
silky — adjective
- silkypositive
- silkiercomparative
- silkiestsuperlative
1. having a very soft, smooth surface that feels pleasant to touch — used especiall
having a very soft, smooth surface that feels pleasant to touch — used especially about hair, skin, fabric, or fur, as if it were made of silk.
Theo's cat has the most beautiful silky fur that everyone wants to stroke.
silky + fur — common noun collocation
After using the conditioner, Elena's hair felt silky and looked shiny.
feel + silky — linking verb pattern
Mei chose a dress made of a silky fabric that moved softly with every step.
The chocolates had a silky filling that melted slowly on Kwame's tongue.
The new lotion kept Grace's skin silky and smooth all day long.
文法句型
silky + noun
be/look/feel + silky
用法筆記
Common with parts of the body (hair, skin, fur, coat) and fabrics. Also used for food and drink that feel smooth in the mouth (silky chocolate, silky sauce).
常見錯誤
silky — adverb
1. in a way that is very smooth and soft, often moving or flowing with a pleasant,
in a way that is very smooth and soft, often moving or flowing with a pleasant, effortless quality — used especially about liquids, fabrics, or movements.
The warm sauce poured silkily over the rice, coating every grain evenly.
poured + silkily — describing liquid movement
The scarf slipped silkily through Arjun's fingers as he folded it.
verb + silkily — adverb of manner pattern
The cat's tail swished silkily back and forth while it watched the bird.
Cream from the jar spread silkily across Diego's sunburned shoulders.
文法句型
verb + silkily
用法筆記
Less common than the adjective. Often describes how a liquid flows, a fabric moves or falls, or how an animal moves. Frequently appears with verbs of motion or pouring.