A1 adjective Neutro #2,900 mais comum

silk

/sɪlk/

Describes something made of the soft, fine, and shiny fiber produced by silkworms. It is often used to characterize high-quality clothing or smooth surfaces that look and feel expensive.

Exemplos

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She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.

She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.

2

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a silk waistcoat.

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a waistcoat made of silk.

3

I love the feeling of these silk pajamas on a hot night.

I love the feeling of these pajamas made of silk on a hot night.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
silk
Advérbio
silkily
Adjetivo
silky
Relacionado
silkworm
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' in Silk: it is Soft, Shiny, and Smooth.

Quiz rápido

He gave his wife a beautiful ______ scarf for their anniversary.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: silk

Exemplos

1

She wore a beautiful silk dress to the party.

everyday

She wore a beautiful dress made of silk to the party.

2

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a silk waistcoat.

formal

The gentleman presented his credentials while wearing a waistcoat made of silk.

3

I love the feeling of these silk pajamas on a hot night.

informal

I love the feeling of these pajamas made of silk on a hot night.

4

The study examines the structural integrity of silk threads in historical tapestries.

academic

The study examines the structural integrity of threads made of silk in historical tapestries.

5

We are looking for a supplier of premium silk materials for our new summer line.

business

We are looking for a supplier of premium materials made of silk for our new summer line.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
silk
Advérbio
silkily
Adjetivo
silky
Relacionado
silkworm

Colocações comuns

silk tie a necktie made of silk
silk sheets bed sheets made of silk
raw silk unprocessed silk fiber
silk scarf a scarf made of silk
artificial silk man-made fabric that looks like silk

Frases Comuns

smooth as silk

very smooth and without problems

silk purse out of a sow's ear

trying to create something valuable from something poor

the Silk Road

the ancient trade route between China and Europe

Frequentemente confundido com

silk vs silky

Silk is the material itself, while silky describes a texture that feels like silk regardless of the material.

silk vs satin

Silk is a natural fiber, whereas satin is a type of weave that can be made from silk or synthetic fibers.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective, 'silk' usually identifies the material an object is made of. It is placed directly before the noun it modifies.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'silky' when they mean the item is actually made of silk. Use 'silk' for the material and 'silky' for the sensation.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'S' in Silk: it is Soft, Shiny, and Smooth.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old English 'sioloc', which comes from the Greek 'serikos', meaning 'of the Seres' (the ancient Greek name for the Chinese).

Padrões gramaticais

Attributive noun usage (used before a noun) Non-gradable adjective when referring to material Does not have a comparative form as a material
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Contexto cultural

Silk has been a symbol of wealth and status for centuries, particularly originating from ancient Chinese culture.

Quiz rápido

He gave his wife a beautiful ______ scarf for their anniversary.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: silk

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