ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Silkness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Silkness is a noun meaning (obsolete) silkiness.

Meaning

(obsolete) silkiness.

Example Sentences

your silknesse Clearly mistakes Mecænas and his house
The imperious duchess had the eyes of a dove, and the mouth of a child; and the hair had that soft glossy silkness which I fancy usually belongs to a gentle and sensitive temperament.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include silkiness, slickness, sleekness, velvetiness, soiliness, suaveness.

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