Silken

/ˈsɪl.kən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Made of or resembling silk; smooth, soft, and lustrous.

She wore a silken gown that flowed elegantly as she moved.

Soft and smooth in texture or feel.

The cat's fur was silken and inviting to touch.

Used to describe something that has a luxurious or delicate quality.

The silken petals of the flower glistened in the sunlight.

Middle English, from Old English 'silk' + '-en' (adjective forming suffix).

silken ties

Close, intricate relationships that can be difficult to break.

silken thread

A metaphor for something fine and delicate, often used in literature.

silk

A fine, soft fiber produced by silkworms, used to make fabric.

satin

A smooth, glossy fabric with a shiny front and a dull back, often made from silk or polyester.

To be sleek and stylish.

That new car is totally silken!

Referring to someone who is charmingly smooth in conversation.

He's got a silken way of talking that makes everyone listen.