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silken

/ˈsɪl.kən/

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adjective

/ˈsɪl.kən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или литературное прилагательное, означающее сделанный из шёлка или обладающий гладким, мягким и блестящим качеством, как шёлк.

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

  1. Smooth and glossyB2formal

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

    ruШелковистый

    • 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.

    Synonymsgleamingglossylustroussatinyshinysilkysleeksmooth

    Antonymscoarsegrittyroughscratchy

  2. Soft and gentleB2formal

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

    ruМягкий и нежный

    • 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.

    Synonymsdelicategentlemildsilkysmoothsofttendervelvety

    Antonymsabrasivegratingharshroughstrident

Forms
  • more silken comparative form
  • most silken superlative form
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