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Silken

adjective

/ˈsɪlkən/

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

smooth, soft, lustrous, sleek

rough, coarse, harsh, bumpy

silken hair, silken fabric, silken touch

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

giving help or being useful

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

Happening rarely or not often.

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.