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silken

UK
/ˈsɪlkən/
US
/ˈsɪlkən/

Translations

silkenadjective
more silken
Comp.
most silken
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪlkən/
US
/ˈsɪlkən/
de soieSens littéral, pour une matière ou un vêtement.
She wore a silken dress that shimmered in the candlelight.
Elle portait une robe de soie qui scintillait à la lumière des bougies.
soyeuxPour une texture, un pelage ou une voix ; souvent au figuré.
His silken voice captivated the audience.
Sa voix soyeuse captivait le public.
Synonyms
velvety
sleek
silky
luscious
glossy
soft
smooth
sheen
Antonyms
textured
rugged
harsh
coarse
rough
silkenverb
silkened
Past Simple
silkened
Past Participle
silkening
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪlkən/
US
/ˈsɪlkən/
Rare/archaic. Transitive (and occasionally intransitive) verb meaning ‘to make or become soft, smooth and lustrous like silk; to dress or cover with silk’.
lisserEn parlant surtout des cheveux ou d’une matière ; sens de rendre plus doux et plus brillant.
The conditioner promises to silken her hair, leaving it glossy and manageable.
L'après-shampoing promet de lisser ses cheveux, en les rendant brillants et souples.
Additional translations
soyerRare ; emploi surtout textile.

Definitions

silkenadjective
Made of or resembling silk, especially in being soft, smooth, and lustrous.
She wore a silken dress that shimmered in the candlelight.
Having a smooth, soft, and shiny texture or appearance.
The cat's fur was silken to the touch.
Smooth and graceful in movement or manner.
His silken voice captivated the audience.
silkenverb
To make or become smooth, soft, and lustrous like silk; to dress or cover with silk.
The conditioner promises to silken her hair, leaving it glossy and manageable.
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