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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Most web-spinning spiders line their silken threads with droplets of glue, which snag blundering insects.
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Some in rags and some in tags, And some in silken gown.
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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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