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Definition of silkiness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

silkiness

noun

/ˈsɪlkinəs/

/ˈsɪlkinəs/

[uncountable]

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the quality of being soft, smooth and shiny like silk
- the silkiness of her hair
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the quality of being smooth and gentle
- the silkiness of his voice

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