silken

An archaic or literary adjective meaning made of silk or having a smooth, soft, and lustrous quality like silk.

ruУстаревшее или литературное прилагательное, означающее сделанный из шёлка или обладающий гладким, мягким и блестящим качеством, как шёлк.esAdjetivo literario o poco común que significa hecho de seda, o que tiene una cualidad suave, lisa y brillante como la seda.frAdjectif littéraire ou soutenu signifiant fait de soie ou ayant la douceur, la finesse et l'éclat de la soie.deAdjektiv, das bedeutet, aus Seide gemacht oder wie Seide glatt, weich und glänzend zu sein.ptAdjetivo literário ou arcaizante que significa feito de seda ou que tem a qualidade lisa, macia e brilhante da seda.zh指由丝绸制成的，或具有像丝绸一样光滑、柔软、有光泽的特质的形容词。arصفة تعني مصنوعاً من الحرير، أو متصفاً بالنعومة واللمعان والملمس الحريري.

1. Smooth and glossy B2 formal

   Having a smooth, gleaming surface that reflects light, like silk.

   • Her hair was silken and shiny in the sunlight.
   • The fabric had a silken texture that felt luxurious.
   • The cat's fur was silken to the touch.

   ruШелковистыйesSedosofrSoyeux, lisse et brillantdeSeidig glänzendptSedosozh丝滑的arحريري الملمس

   Synonyms: gleamingglossylustroussatinyshinysilkysleeksmooth

   Antonyms: coarsegrittyroughscratchy

2. Soft and gentle B2 formal

   Having a soft, smooth, and gentle quality, often used to describe sounds or movements.

   • The silken voice of the singer calmed the audience.
   • She moved with a silken grace across the stage.
   • The night air was silken and warm.

   ruМягкий и нежныйesSuave y delicadofrDoux et délicatdeSanft und weichptSuave e delicadozh柔和细腻arناعم ولطيف

   Synonyms: delicategentlemildsilkysmoothsofttendervelvety

   Antonyms: abrasivegratingharshroughstrident

• more silken comparative form
• most silken superlative form