SILKLIKE

satiny, sleek, silken, silky, silklike, slick

(adjective) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

silklike (comparative more silklike, superlative most silklike)

Resembling silk or some aspect of it.

Synonyms

• silky

Source: Wiktionary



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