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 Sauces were silken and consommes (love the duck) tasted like the bones were simmering for hours. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Puree firm or extra-firm silken tofu to make a substitute for thickening sauces and soups. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 This silken combination is then slipped into a housemade everything bagel, which provides just enough chew to offset the fluffy scramble. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Go boho-western with some camel suede or softer with silken threads. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 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
  • The silky smooth custard in this pie is made with eggs and half and half.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2026
  • This assortment also features the award-winning, bestselling Hoola Bronzer – ultra-fine, silky-soft powder builds and blends beautifully to create a natural-looking matte bronze that lasts all day.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Rebecca Udall's brand has caught our attention because of the bedding's delicate scalloped edges, ornate embroidery, and elegant designs that make sleep feel a little more luxurious.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • There might be other luxurious heritage hotels set on the banks of the Bosphorus, but none of them have a view that can compete with The Peninsula's.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 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
  • Olivia Miles, the rookie point guard for the Minnesota Lynx, wears a pair of bug-eyed sports goggles, black and bulbous, sometimes held in place by a thick strap that runs through her luxuriant Afro.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of luxuriant
Adjective
  • The researchers aim to combine the flexibility of soft robots with the reconfigurability of modular robotic systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Every room includes complimentary daily use of a beach chair, soft top surfboard, or boogie board (subject to availability).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • Rooms start at the deluxe category, which are still plenty sizable with a big balcony, both a shower and a bathtub, and a small seating area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Thankfully safe and sound after an October tour bus fire, Muna are bouncing back with a deluxe edition of their May album Dancing on the Wall.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Echoing this, Compass ultra-luxury agent Lee Arrowood recommends caution before checking off amenities from a long list.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Also known as the ‘Dingyao,’ the Altior is positioned to compete with other ultra-luxury vehicles like Rolls-Royce Ghost, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, and Maextro S800.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of luxury

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“Silken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silken. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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