Silken: meaning, definitions and examples

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silken

 

[ หˆsษชlkษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture description

The term 'silken' describes something that has the smooth, soft texture of silk. It is often used to characterize items that exhibit a luxurious feel, such as fabrics, foods, or even certain types of skin. The word evokes a sense of elegance and refinement, suggesting a quality that is delicate yet appealing. In culinary contexts, it can also refer to a type of tofu that has a creamy consistency.

Synonyms

luxurious, sleek, smooth, soft

Examples of usage

  • She wore a silken gown at the gala.
  • The chef prepared a silken tofu dish.
  • He admired the silken finish of the fabric.

Translations

Translations of the word "silken" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sedoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฒเฅเค• เคœเฅˆเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช seiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sutra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะพะฒะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jedwabny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒซใ‚ฏใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soyeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sedoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ipek gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‹จ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hedvรกbnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodvรกbny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ็ปธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ silki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฑะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ipษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seda

Etymology

The word 'silken' has its origins in the Old English word 'seolh', which refers to silk itself. Silk has been valued since ancient times for its luster and softness, particularly in cultures that developed sericulture, the practice of raising silkworms to produce silk. The adjective 'silken' began to be used in Middle English, deriving from the Latin 'sericum', meaning silk. Over time, it has evolved to describe not only the material of silk but also anything that possesses similar qualities of smoothness and grace. Its usage expanded beyond textiles to various fields, including gastronomy and art, reflecting the versatility and allure of silk as an essential luxury material.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,198, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.