Smooth as silk Meaning in English
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ˈsmuð/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈsɪɫk
SMOOTH az SILK
smˈuːð/ /ˈæs/ /sˈɪlk
smOOTH AS SILK
Definition
Used to describe something that feels, looks, or works extremely smoothly, without any roughness or interruption, like the touch or movement of silk.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for describing textures, voices, actions, or performances that are pleasingly flawless. Can apply to touch, speech, or anything that proceeds without resistance. Mainly informal; often positive.
Spanish: suave como la sedaPortuguese (BR): macio como sedaPortuguese (PT): suave como sedaChinese (Simplified): 像丝绸一样光滑Chinese (Traditional): 像絲綢一樣光滑Hindi: रेशम की तरह मुलायमArabic: ناعم كالحريرBengali: তুলার মতো মসৃণ - রেশমের মতো মসৃণRussian: шёлковисто гладкий - гладкий как шёлкJapanese: シルクのようになめらかVietnamese: mịn như lụaKorean: 비단같이 부드럽다Turkish: ipeksi yumuşak - ipek gibi pürüzsüzUrdu: ریشمی نرم - ریشم کی طرح ہموارIndonesian: halus seperti sutra
Example Sentences
The fabric feels smooth as silk.
basic
His voice was smooth as silk.
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The car ride was smooth as silk.
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Her dance moves were smooth as silk, completely effortless.
natural
The way he apologized was smooth as silk—you couldn't even be mad.
natural
The handshake was smooth as silk, leaving a great impression on everyone.
natural