The petals were soft and delicate, like silk.

Meaning: This means that the parts of the flowers that have color were smooth and easy to touch, but also easy to break.

Choice of Words: Petal is the part of a flower that has color. Soft means smooth and gentle to the touch. Delicate means fragile and easily damaged.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The petals of the daisy were soft and delicate.
• The petals of the flowers were soft and delicate.
• She reached out and touched the flower, its petals soft as silk.
• Petals unfurl, soft as silk.
• Petals unfurl like painted silk in breeze.
• The dog's fur felt soft and smooth like silk.
• The cat's fur was soft and smooth like silk.
• The cat's fur felt soft and smooth like silk.
• The baby's skin was soft and smooth like silk.
• The soft fur of the cat felt like silk.