chiffon

adjective

Definition of chiffonnext
as in slick

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Recent Examples of chiffon Her pieces had this aquatic nature with chiffon, moiré and beautiful printing. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Dec. 2022 Dessert was an orange chiffon cake with roasted pears with citrus sauce and crème fraiche ice cream. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2022 Dessert was orange chiffon cake with tangerine mousse, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream. — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022 Dessert was orange chiffon cake with roasted pears and crème fraiche ice cream. — Fatima Hussein, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for chiffon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiffon
  1. slick
  2. creamy
  3. delicate
  4. satin
  5. fine
Adjective
  • The interface is slick and easy to navigate, with options laid out in large, high-resolution tiles—a step up from the often-clunky screens found on traditional in-seat systems.
    — Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Trunk scored the first run in Friday’s game, which was stopped in the bottom of the second inning due to rain and slick conditions.
    — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • Enter this classic red velvet cake with extra rich and creamy cream cheese frosting.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Due to its sweet, creamy taste, butter is typically preferred in recipes with mild flavors.
    — Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of creamy
Adjective
  • The graceful curvature of the leather seatbacks and straps encasing the sofas were a marvel, somehow both sturdy and delicate.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Loose clusters of delicate, sweetly-scented flowers appear in April and May.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of delicate
Adjective
  • Pop a satin version on top of your usual night-out curls to make the 'do feel glamorous.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • From satin pillowcases to a hydrating moisturizer, all of these products are on sale for less than $25.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of satin
Adjective
  • Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And written by two of the finest Canadian imports in the TV game: Justified creator Graham Yost and Moira Walley-Beckett, who wrote the Breaking Bad installment Rolling Stone once dubbed the best episode in television history.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of fine

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“Chiffon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiffon. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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