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silken

UK

/ˈsɪlkən/

US

/ˈsɪlkən/

silkenadjective

more silken

Comp.

most silken

Super.

UK

/ˈsɪlkən/

US

/ˈsɪlkən/

Translations

шелковый

She wore a silken dress to the party.

Она надела шелковое платье на вечеринку.

Additional translations

шелковистый

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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’.

Definitions

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.