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silky

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/ˈsɪl.ki/ · sil-ky

Having a smooth, soft texture like silk.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a smooth, soft texture like silk.

ایسا جس کا سطح ہموار اور نرم ہو جیسے ریشم۔

ملائم

malaim

Synonyms

smoothsoftsleekہموارنرمچمکدار

Antonyms

roughharshcoarseکھردراکٹھورموٹا

Common Collocations

  • silky texture
  • silky hair
  • silky fabric

Example Sentences

The dress had a silky texture that felt luxurious.

اس لباس کی سطح ملائم تھی جو عیش و عشرت کا احساس دیتی تھی۔

Is libas ki satah malaim thi jo aish o ishrat ka ehsaas deti thi.

Her hair flowed down her back in silky strands.

اس کے بال اس کی پیٹھ پر ملائم لٹوں کی طرح بہتے تھے۔

Us ke baal us ki peeth par malaim laton ki tarah behte the.

The cat's fur was incredibly silky and smooth.

بلی کا موٹا ریشم جیسا اور نرم تھا۔

Billi ka mota resham jaisa aur narm tha.

Easily Confused With

silk:Silk is a fabric, while silky describes a quality or texture reminiscent of silk.

Word Family

silk
nounریشم
silkiness
nounنرمی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a silky ribbon that is smooth and soft to the touch.

Imagine running your fingers over a soft, silky fabric.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نرمی سے جھومتا ہے عشق کا گزر، چمکدار خوابوں کی طرح ملائم ہے یہ سفر۔

Narmi se jhoomta hai ishq ka guzar, chamakdaar khwabon ki tarah malaim hai yeh safar.

The journey of love sways gently, it's as smooth as bright dreams.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نرم دل سے باتیں کی جائیں تو بات بنتی ہے۔

Narm dil se baatein ki jayein to baat banti hai.

When conversations are held with a soft heart, matters come together.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sylke" — silk or silk-like

First known use: 14th century

The term 'silky' has been used since the 14th century to describe textures reminiscent of silk.