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silk Synonyms

Another word for silk

Choosing another word for silk depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Thread, yarn, or woven fabric made from this lustrous fiber, historically associated with luxury and high status.

Usage Example

"She wore an elegant dress made of emerald green habotai to the evening gala."

Strong
habotai
tussah
shantung
satin
charmeuse
Weak
foulard
chiffon
taffeta
organza

• noun (Context 2)

The tuft of fine, thread-like styles growing at the tip of an ear of corn.

Usage Example

"Before boiling the corn on the cob, you must carefully peel back the green husks and remove the cornsilk."

Strongest
cornsilk
corn silk

Opposites of silk

The opposite of silk shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sackcloth
burlap
See all opposites of silk

• Nearby Words

silhouette
silica
silicone
silk
silk tree
silken
silkily

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Silk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/silk
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