silken meaning

UK /ˈsɪlki/ US /ˈsɪlkən/ 2 syllables

silken (adjective): having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light.

Definition of silken

  1. having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
    • glossy auburn hair
    • satiny gardenia petals
    • sleek black fur
    • silken eyelashes
    • silky skin
    • a silklike fabric
    • slick seals and otters

    Synonyms: satiny, sleek, silky, silklike, slick

    Similar: bright

How to pronounce silken

silken is pronounced /ˈsɪlki/ in British English and /ˈsɪlkən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in EN · 6-letter words

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