Bahasa Melayu

silky

Bahasa Melayu

English

silky, soft like silk, smooth

Describes something that feels soft, smooth, or like silk; it can also describe a person who is sly.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Selendang itu terasa lembut dan licin pada kulit.

    The shawl felt soft and smooth on the skin.

  2. Rambutnya halus dan berkilat selepas disikat.

    Her hair was silky and shiny after being combed.

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What does “silky” mean in Malay?

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lembut bak sutera

It describes a texture that is soft and smooth like silk.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.