silky

絹のような、なめらかな

絹のように柔らかく滑らかで、時には光沢もあること。

やさしい英語で： Very soft, smooth, and sometimes shiny, like an expensive light fabric.

• Her hair feels silky.
• The kitten has a silky coat.
• This cream leaves your skin silky and soft.

類義語： smooth, soft, silken

反対語： rough

よく使う表現： silky hair, silky smooth, silky fabric

滑らかな、甘美な

声や態度が滑らかで心地よく、人を引きつけたり説得したりすること。

やさしい英語で： Smooth and pleasant in a way that attracts or persuades people.

• He has a silky voice.
• She answered in a silky tone that calmed everyone.
• The salesman’s silky manner made the offer sound tempting.

類義語： smooth, suave, velvety

反対語： harsh

よく使う表現： silky voice, silky tone, silky manner

一般的な、主流の

粉ミルクや紙おむつ、ベビーカーなど、現代の一般的な育児方法を選ぶこと。

やさしい英語で： Following common modern parenting choices, such as using formula milk, disposable nappies, or pushchairs.

• She describes herself as a silky parent.
• Their silky parenting style includes using disposable nappies.
• The group welcomes both crunchy and silky mums.

類義語： mainstream, conventional

反対語： crunchy

よく使う表現： silky parenting, silky parent, silky mum