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Synonym of silky, like silk.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- 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.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: silky, like silk
Antonyms: none provided
2
adjective satellite
Meaning 2
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- glossy auburn hair
- satiny gardenia petals
- sleek black fur
- silken eyelashes
- silky skin
- a silklike fabric
- slick seals and otters
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: satiny, sleek, silken, silky, slick
Antonyms: none provided