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

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.