sericeous Meaning & Definition
What Does Sericeous Mean?
Sericeous is an adjective that means Of or relating to silk; consisting of, or resembling silk; silky. It can also mean Covered with very soft hairs pressed close to the surface.
Sericeous at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hirsute, downy and pubescent |
| Comparative / superlative | more sericeous, most sericeous |
Sericeous Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to silk; consisting of, or resembling silk; silky.
sericeous color
- Covered with very soft hairs pressed close to the surface.
a sericeous leaf
- Having a silky lustre, usually due to fine, close hairs
sericeous spot of hairs
Synonyms of Sericeous
Sericeous synonyms and antonyms →Sericeous in a Sentence
sericeous color
a sericeous leaf
sericeous ovary
sericeous pubescence
sericeous stalk
sericeous surface of leaves
sericeous spot of hairs
sericeous pile
Word Forms & Grammar
sericeous (comparative more sericeous, superlative most sericeous)
Words That Rhyme With Sericeous
Origin of Sericeous
From Latin sēricus (“silken”), sēricum (“Seric material; silk”), from Sēricus (“belonging to the Seres”): Sērēs, Ancient Greek Σῆρες (Sêres, “a people of Eastern Asia, the modern Chinese, celebrated for their silken fabrics”). Compare silk, serge.
Common Questions About Sericeous
What part of speech is sericeous?
Sericeous is an adjective.
What is another word for sericeous?
Words with a similar meaning to sericeous include hirsute, downy and pubescent. See the full list of sericeous synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of sericeous?
The comparative form is more sericeous and the superlative form is most sericeous.