Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for silken. Search instead for nelken.
Definitions

silken

[sil-kuhn] / ˈsɪl kən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s also a perfect moment to sneak in some supportive protein: protein powder, silken tofu, or nut butters.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

She is a supremely balanced runner with a galloping stride, a silken swerve and the daring to put them to use on the biggest stage.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Times have changed and the New Hollywood brings a more robust tone and more overt interaction to its effusive interpretation compared with the silken and playful Slatkin and crew, who were all Russian-trained players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

Soon after, I then discovered silken tofu, and I’d like to now consider myself a tofu fan.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

They had “Habibi, be careful, Habibti, I love you,” trailing them like a long silken scarf.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




Vocabulary lists containing silken