Definition of silken
1 : made or consisting of silk
2 : resembling silk: such asa : soft, lustrousb (1) : agreeably smooth : harmonious a silken voice (2) : suave, ingratiating
3a : dressed in silk silken anklesb : having a richly luxurious quality the same silken surroundings encountered at the restaurant's far more expensive evening meal — Elaine Tait
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Examples of silken in a Sentence
the silken texture of the synthetic fabric
she was unaccustomed to living in such silken surroundings
Recent Examples of silken from the Web
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But unlike his close friend and colleague Frank Sinatra, Bennett in his youth never was a purveyor of a silken sound, instead offering a sinewy tone and quasi-operatic delivery.
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The slices are nearly translucent, silken to the tongue, and that perfect balance of salt and sea. 24.
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The leitmotif of small cone hats and sensual face veils gave the silken 61-piece show a feel for the theatricality of the 1920s.
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The leitmotif of small cone hats and sensual face veils gave the silken 61-piece show a feel for the theatricality of the 1920s.
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Cellist Albers was especially intense in her cantando solos in the second movement, and violinist Schwartz Moretti played with rich and silken tone.
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Sneakers with thick North African-style threading were imagined in a multicolored palette below a silken green tracksuit with thick white Balkan-style seams.
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The Hakama-style trousers, sometimes silken, sometimes plaid, were worn with baseball jackets or short-sleeved sweaters with Koi detailing.
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The bright citrus and earthy forest flavors of Harbison, along with its silken, pudding-esque texture, are friendly waters for the salty trill of America’s favorite fish.
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First Known Use of silken
before 12th century
SILKEN Defined for English Language Learners
silken
playDefinition of silken for English Language Learners
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: made of silk or a cloth that is like silk
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: smooth, soft, and shiny like silk
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of food : smooth, soft, and rich
SILKEN Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of silken for Students
1 : made of or with silk a silken scarf
2 : having a soft and smooth look or feel silken hair
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