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silken

The correct spelling is silken.

How to pronounce silken

/ˈsɪlkən/
verb

IPA: /ˈsɪlkən/

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The correct spelling is silken. To render silken or silklike. For example: "silkening body lotion"

Usage Examples

silkening body lotion

a silken veil

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To render silken or silklike.

adjective

  1. 1.Made of silk.
  2. 2.Having a smooth, soft, or light texture, like that of silk; suggestive of silk.
  3. 3.(of speech, singing, oratory, etc.) Smoothly uttered; flowing, subtle, or convincing in presentation.
  4. 4.Dressed in silk.

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