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

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn