Associations to the word «Silken»

Wiktionary

SILKEN, adjective. Made of silk.
SILKEN, adjective. Having a smooth, soft, or light texture, like that of silk; suggestive of silk.
SILKEN, adjective. (figuratively) (of speech, singing, oratory, etc.) Smoothly uttered; flowing, subtle, or convincing in presentation.
SILKEN, adjective. (obsolete) Dressed in silk.
SILKEN, verb. (transitive) To render silken or silklike.

Dictionary definition

SILKEN, adjective. 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".

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes