Voluptuous vs Silken - What's the difference?
voluptuous | silken |
Suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.
(of a woman) Curvaceous, sexy, full-figured.
Made of silk.
Having a smooth, soft, or light texture, like that of silk; suggestive of silk.
* 1994 , , ch. 2:
Smoothly uttered; flowing, subtle, or convincing in presentation.
* Shakespeare
(obsolete) Dressed in silk.
* Shakespeare
As adjectives the difference between voluptuous and silken
is that voluptuous is suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation while silken is made of silk.As a verb silken is
to render silken or silklike.voluptuous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body, tantalizing me with their luxury.
- Her flowing raven hair contrasted her creamy white complexion, her amber eyes like those of a cat, the low neckline of her bodice emphasised her plump, voluptuous figure.
Derived terms
* voluptuousnessExternal links
* * *silken
English
Adjective
(-)- a silken veil
- He heard the silken rustle of a dressing-gown being drawn on.
- Silken terms precise.
- A silken wanton.