silken

adjective

ˈsil-kən How to pronounce silken (audio)
Definition of silkennext
1
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the silken texture of the synthetic fabric

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2
as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort she was unaccustomed to living in such silken surroundings

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Recent Examples of silken Minced bunches of mint, scallions and parsley shift the mixture into warm-salad territory, particularly with the silken sheen of good olive oil that Anissa drizzles over at the end. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 Try using silken tofu to replace some or all of the liquid base or swap it for yogurt. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026 Start by blending an entire block of silken tofu until smooth, almost like a thick Alfredo sauce. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 June 2026 The larvae infest the food but can move some distance away to pupate, spinning a silken cocoon and attaching to the wall, under a shelf, or inside a box of food. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silken
  1. silky
  2. luxurious
  3. satin
  4. luxuriant
  5. soft
  6. deluxe
  7. luxury
Adjective
  • Pair a striped tee with your silky slip skirt, finishing the look with vacation-ready accessories—a raffia tote, flip-flops, and shield sunglasses.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • Greek yogurt creates a silky texture, while garlic, lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, and grated nutmeg deliver plenty of flavor.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • The luxurious primary bath features a jetted bathtub, a Roman shower, double sinks, ample storage and a makeup vanity with a chair for seating.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • By James Raia The 2026 Genesis G90 is a wonderfully luxurious, smooth-driving, powerful family sedan.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Adjective
  • At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.
    — James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Daniel Mendelsohn, the most recent translator of the Odyssey, preserves that scheme, writing a detailed, luxuriant, often beautiful line.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Definition of luxuriant
Adjective
  • This buttery-soft basic is worth ditching your frumpy tees for.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of soft
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  • The trio of high-rise towers was intended to house luxury condominiums, apartments, a five-star Park Hyatt hotel and an indoor mall that would include deluxe shops and restaurants.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Like the Fondation Cartier, PAC and the Shed package their radicalism in deluxe architectural confections.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Duchon said not to expect prices for ultra-luxury homes in Miami-Dade to come down any time soon.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • None was in the bulk volume segment, and none was in the super-luxury segment.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of luxury

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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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