ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Silklike

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Silklike is an adjective meaning Synonym of silky, like silk.

Meaning

Synonym of silky, like silk.

Example Sentences

The first artificial silk was cellulose-based rayon, known as viscose in Europe; DuPont's entirely synthetic nylon was insufficiently silklike at first to serve as a good substitute in fashion but quickly replaced Japanese silk for Allied military applications during World War II.

Synonyms for silklike

Depending on context, synonyms include silky, sleek, smooth, slick, glossy, satiny.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include silky, satiny, slick, glossy, sleek, smooth.

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