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
  • Instead, the sweet juices from the fresh tomatoes combine with the starchy pasta water to create a silky coating for the noodles.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • This ingredient is absolute magic here, adding umami without the need for stock and a touch of silky starch to thicken the pan sauce.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • International flights often carry a high premium compared with domestic routes — and the planes serving them generally have more luxurious seats on board.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • Kidman, who recently celebrated her 59th birthday, ensured Antonia’s 55th birthday celebration was one for the books with a luxurious stop in Portofino.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 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
  • Countless insects and other invertebrates Also not surprising is that the Okefenokee, being a swamp, is home to thousands of invertebrate species — butterflies, moths, bees, dragonflies, beetles, spiders and other soft-bodied creatures.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Pinch-runner Jesus Rodriguez began the 10th at second base and advanced to third on Arraez’s soft single to left.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • This is the first time Dry Cleaning have released a deluxe version of any of their albums.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • My deluxe studio was an entry-level accommodation, with the green and blue color palate that all of the rooms employed to reflect the natural themes of the resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • The goal is to have passengers see air travel not as a commodity so much as a quasi-luxury experience.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026
  • Simon Deen, founder of Simon Deen Real Estate, believes that’s what separates the residence from many of London’s ultra-luxury apartments.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of luxury

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