Pronunciation: /sɪlk/

Definitions of silk

noun a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a soft silk scarf around her neck.

A2 The silk fabric of the dress shimmered in the sunlight.

B1 The artist painted a beautiful silk painting of a flower garden.

B2 The luxurious silk sheets felt smooth against her skin.

C1 The designer created an exquisite gown made of imported silk.

C2 The intricate silk embroidery on the pillow added an elegant touch to the room.

adjective related to or made of silk

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a silk scarf around her neck.

A2 The silk curtains in the living room added a touch of elegance.

B1 The artist used silk threads to create intricate patterns in the painting.

B2 The silk blouse she wore to the party was a hit with everyone.

C1 The silk sheets on the bed felt luxurious against her skin.

C2 The silk fabric of the dress shimmered in the light, making her stand out in the crowd.

Examples of silk in a Sentence

formal The gown was made of the finest silk imported from Italy.

informal I love the feeling of silk against my skin.

slang That silk shirt is so fly!

figurative Her words were smooth as silk, but carried a sharp edge.

Grammatical Forms of silk

past tense

silked

plural

silks

comparative

silkier

superlative

silkiest

present tense

silk

future tense

will silk

perfect tense

have silked

continuous tense

silk is

singular

silk

positive degree

silk

infinitive

to silk

gerund

silk

participle

silking

Origin and Evolution of silk

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'silk' originated from the Latin word 'sericum', which was derived from the Greek word 'serikos' meaning 'silken'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'silk' has retained its original meaning of a fine, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any similar type of fabric or material with a smooth, shiny appearance.