Definition of Silken

1. Adjective. Having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light. "Slick seals and otters"

Exact synonyms: Satiny, Silklike, Silky, Sleek, Slick
Similar to: Bright
Derivative terms: Satin, Silk, Silkiness, Sleekness, Slickness

Definition of Silken

1. a. Of or pertaining to silk; made of, or resembling, silk; as, silken cloth; a silken veil.

2. v. t. To render silken or silklike.

Definition of Silken

1. Adjective. Made of silk. ¹

2. Adjective. Having a smooth, soft, or light texture, like that of silk; suggestive of silk. ¹

3. Adjective. (figuratively of speech, singing, oratory, etc.) Smoothly uttered; flowing, subtle, or convincing in presentation. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To render silken or silklike. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Silken

1. made of silk [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Silken

silk-screen printing
silk cotton
silk gland
silk hat
silk oak
silk screen print
silk stocking
silk tree
silk vine
silk wood
silkaline
silkalines
silke
silked
silken (current term)
silkened
silkening
silkenly
silkens
silkie
silkier
silkies
silkiest
silkily
silkiness
silkinesses
silking
silkless

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