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 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 The pair even posed atop a set of the villa’s ancient stairs, which were draped with a silken pink fabric and dotted with flowers. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 The other is always saffron-rosewater, which is sunshine-yellow, heady as a summer garden, and lusciously silken in texture. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 June 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
  • Put those old friends to good use with sweet potato in this silky smooth soup.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Wear them with a silky midi skirt now, then switch to trousers or sweater dresses as the weather cools down.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of silky
Adjective
  • Zook Cabins The bathroom, by contrast, is comparatively luxurious.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Nike has released countless premium renditions of its beloved Air Max 95 sneaker over its three decades-plus on the market, but few are as luxurious as the aptly named Air Max 95 Lux.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 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 Dolce Vita bob runs longer with soft, flowing layers, which sets it apart from the shorter, tighter shapes most associated with vintage glamour.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The hybrid shoe looks like a pretty suede flat but is lined by ultra soft fluff that gives it a cozy slipper feel.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • The deluxe version, the Paper Pro ($629), has a big screen and can be expanded with a keyboard.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
  • My deluxe room on the second floor had high ceilings and views of the Swiss Institute across the street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Adjective
  • Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • An ultra-luxury South Beach office building where Playboy has its headquarters is seeking approval for $50 million worth of upgrades and an extension of its lease with the city that would run into the next century.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxury

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

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