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How to pronounce silken in English?

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Synonyms satiny, silklike, silky, sleek, slick


silken eyelashes.

Examples of silken

silken
I love the butternut squash, which is silken yet thick and incredibly flavorful.
From the ocregister.com
I loved the texture of the puree, silken yet thick, without any added sweetness.
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A peach satin dress was adorned with silken roses and embroidered with crystals.
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See how the jet seems to rise up in a firework-like curve of red, silken threads.
From the independent.co.uk
The Prius'drivability has risen to about parity with Ford's silken Fusion hybrid.
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Silken threads such as these are weaving the burial shroud of European liberty.
From the economist.com
The silken threads of mutual presence would be thinned to the point of fraying.
From the cnn.com
Silken can be blended into Western-style dishes, such as smoothies or lasagne.
From the chron.com
Look for natural sources of soy, like edamame, tempeh, or organic silken tofu.
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More examples
  • Satiny: 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"
  • Silk is a natural protein fibre, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture). ...