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silken
adjective silk·en \ˈsil-kən\
: made of silk or a cloth that is like silk
: smooth, soft, and shiny like silk
of food : smooth, soft, and rich
Full Definition of SILKEN
1
: made or consisting of silk
2
: resembling silk: as a : soft, lustrous b (1) : agreeably smooth : harmonious <a silken voice> (2) : suave, ingratiating
3
a : dressed in silk <silken ankles> b : having a richly luxurious quality <the same silken surroundings encountered at the restaurant's far more expensive evening meal — Elaine Tait>
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First Known Use of SILKEN
before 12th century
SILKEN Defined for Kids
silken
adjective silk·en \ˈsil-kən\
Definition of SILKEN for Kids
1
: made of or with silk <a silken scarf>
2
: having a soft and smooth look or feel <silken hair>
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