Pronunciation: /ˈsɪlkən/
noun none
A1 I bought a silken scarf for my mother.
A2 She wore a silken gown to the ball.
B1 The princess's silken hair shimmered in the sunlight.
B2 The luxurious silken sheets were a delight to sleep on.
C1 The artist used silken threads to create a stunning tapestry.
C2 The chef prepared a dish with silken tofu that melted in your mouth.
verb none
A1 She silkened her hair before going out.
A2 The chef silkened the sauce by adding cream.
B1 The fabric softener will silken your clothes.
B2 The artist silkened the canvas with a smooth brushstroke.
C1 The dancer silkened her movements, gliding gracefully across the stage.
C2 The musician silkened the notes, creating a beautiful melody.
adjective relating to or characteristic of silk
A1 The cat's fur was soft and silken.
A2 She wore a silken scarf around her neck.
B1 The princess wore a silken gown to the ball.
B2 The curtains in the luxurious hotel room were made of silken fabric.
C1 The artist painted a portrait of a woman with silken hair.
C2 The chef prepared a silken chocolate mousse for dessert.
adverb none
A1 She touched the silken fabric gently.
A2 The cat purred contentedly on the silken pillow.
B1 The dancer moved silkenly across the stage, captivating the audience.
B2 The chef expertly plated the dish with silken precision.
C1 The pianist played the sonata with a silken touch, eliciting emotions from the audience.
C2 The actress's silken voice filled the theater, mesmerizing the audience.
pronoun none
A1 The silken scarf is very soft.
A2 She wore a silken gown to the party.
B1 The princess's silken hair shimmered in the sunlight.
B2 The silken sheets were cool against her skin.
C1 The silken threads of the tapestry were intricately woven.
C2 The artist used silken paints to create a masterpiece.
preposition none
A1 The cat's fur felt silken to the touch.
A2 She wore a silken scarf around her neck.
B1 The curtains in the room were made of silken fabric.
B2 The princess walked down the silken carpet with grace.
C1 The artist painted a portrait of a woman in a silken gown.
C2 The silken sheets on the bed were incredibly soft and luxurious.
conjunction none
A1 The cat's fur was silken and soft.
A2 She wore a silken scarf around her neck.
B1 The curtains were made of silken fabric.
B2 The chef prepared a silken chocolate mousse.
C1 The artist painted a silken sunset over the ocean.
C2 The dancer moved with silken grace across the stage.
interjection none
A1 Silken! That fabric feels so smooth.
A2 Silken! I love the way this lotion makes my skin feel.
B1 Silken! The chef drizzled the sauce over the dish with precision.
B2 Silken! The dancer's movements were graceful and fluid.
C1 Silken! The pianist's fingers glided effortlessly across the keys.
C2 Silken! The silk scarf draped elegantly around her neck.
article none
A1 She wore a silken scarf around her neck.
A2 The princess's gown was made of silken fabric.
B1 The chef prepared a silken chocolate mousse for dessert.
B2 The curtains in the luxurious hotel room were made of silken material.
C1 The artist painted a portrait of a woman with silken hair flowing in the wind.
C2 The silken sheets on the bed felt cool and smooth against her skin.
formal The silken fabric of the dress shimmered under the lights of the ballroom.
informal I love how soft and silken this scarf feels against my skin.
slang Her hair was so silken, it looked like she just stepped out of a salon.
figurative The silken voice of the singer captivated the audience.
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