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BNC: 16576 COCA: 17768

silken

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silken /ˈsɪlkən/ adjective
silken
/ˈsɪlkən/
adjective
Learner's definition of SILKEN
: made of silk or a cloth that is like silk丝绸的;丝质的
: smooth, soft, and shiny like silk丝绸一样的;柔软光洁的
of food : smooth, soft, and rich(食物)口感软滑的
of a sound : smooth and pleasant to hear(声音)柔和悦耳的
BNC: 16576 COCA: 17768

silken

adjective

silk·​en ˈsil-kən How to pronounce silken (audio)
1
: made or consisting of silk
2
: resembling silk: such as
a
b(1)
: agreeably smooth : harmonious
a silken voice
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

Example Sentences

the silken texture of the synthetic fabric she was unaccustomed to living in such silken surroundings
Recent Examples on the Web Its migas breakfast taco, a silken combination of cheese, scrambled egg and avocado counterbalanced with strips of fried corn tortilla, is enveloped in a wrapper that adds a righteous amount of chew. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients (including the tuna oil), except water, and blend until the mixture achieves a pale, silken consistency, slightly thicker than cake batter, pausing and scraping down the sides as needed. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 Liotta’s earnest brashness made for a perfect foil to the silken steeliness of Laura Dern’s Oscar-winning turn as his opposing counsel. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 The broiler is ideal for transforming rubbery eggplant slices into silken perfection in no time, with very little effort. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 Rimsky-Korsakov uses his gifts as an orchestrator to move from setting to dreamy setting, smartly using the solo violin — played with a silken virtuosity by concertmaster Jeff Thayer — as a motivic emcee over the course of the piece. Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 The movement of her silken fabrics is exquisite to watch, in particular on the oversized button-down top. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 4 Feb. 2022 The blast of high heat from the broiler intensifies and concentrates the flavor of fruit, fast; a small amount of sabayon gives it a luxurious, silken quality. Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2022 For those wanting a protein boost in their eggnog, Finestone also suggests adding some silken or soft tofu, then blending the mixture to create a thicker and smoother beverage. Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 10 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of silken was before the 12th century
BNC: 16576 COCA: 17768

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