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Sericeous

Definition:

(adjective)

1. Covered or consisting of fine silky hairs; silky in texture.

2. Resembling or having qualities of silk.

Sense 1:

When referring to a surface or object, sericeous describes something covered in or made of fine silky hairs.

Example sentence: The leaves of the plant were sericeous, reflecting the sunlight beautifully.

Example sentence: The sericeous spider spun an intricate web.

Sense 2:

When referring to a texture, sericeous means resembling or having qualities of silk.

Example sentence: The fabric of that dress was so sericeous that it gently glided over the skin.

Example sentence: The sericeous feel of the lotion left her hands feeling incredibly smooth.

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