We hoped to restore the battered old piano for the recital, but you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear, so we rented a newer instrument instead.

This fabric feels silkier than the one I bought last month.

Among all the fabrics, the cashmere scarf felt the silkiest against her skin.

She moved silkily across the dance floor, captivating everyone with her grace.

The scarf fell silkenly over her shoulders, catching the late afternoon light.

At the village fair, the silkies strutted proudly in the poultry show and won everyone's admiration.

She silkened the curtains with a special conditioner, restoring their soft, flowing sheen.

She silkens the fabric before sewing to ensure a smooth finish.

The artisan spent hours silkening the delicate fabric until it gleamed under the light.

When the village needed a mediator, Silkin stepped forward with a calm, steady voice.