Meaning & Definition of Silken in English
English⟶
Silken
/sɪlkən/
adjective
1. Having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
- "Glossy auburn hair"
- "Satiny gardenia petals"
- "Sleek black fur"
- "Silken eyelashes"
- "Silky skin"
- "A silklike fabric"
- "Slick seals and otters"
synonym:
- satiny,
- sleek,
- silken,
- silky,
- silklike,
- slick
Examples of using
Would God, I were the tender apple blossom, That floats and falls from off the twisted bough, To lie and faint within your silken bosom, Within your silken bosom as that does now.