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silky

adjective as in very smooth; like satin

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New Zealand were at their sparkling best to put 40 points on Ireland in Brighton last Sunday, but that silky handling was not evident in the early stages.

From BBC

It came with silky, creamy hummus, incredible toum — a garlic lover’s dream — and Yemeni flatbread, making for an unforgettable combination of flavors.

From Salon

Known for her vision and silky footwork, vice-captain Jones is a dangerous runner and has nailed down the starting 13 spot.

From BBC

A magnificent hummus, silky from skinned chickpeas, can stand alone in its glory.

From Salon

I’ll take it in any form, but the version from my neighborhood Middle Eastern bakery — dense, silky, streaked with visible lemon zest and little lakes of citrus oil — is especially thrilling.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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