silk gloves
Smooth formal mittens
Silk gloves are gloves made from silk fabric, traditionally worn for formal occasions or to protect delicate hands.
The phrase appears most often in handle with silk gloves or treat with silk gloves, meaning to deal with someone or something very gently or delicately: The new CEO was handled with silk gloves by the board.
The expression suggests excessive care, sometimes implying that tougher treatment would be more appropriate.
- velvetThick-pile textile
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- operaTheatrical art combining song
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- historical fashiongown, petticoat, corset, bustle, chemise dress
silk glovesleather gloves
Hide hand coverings
welding gloves · wool gloves · rubber gloves · gardening gloves · boxing gloves
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Hand protection for yard work
welding gloves · boxing gloves · safety gloves · oven mitts · baseball mitt
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Brutal autocratic rule
bare knuckles · heavy hand · brass knuckles · boxing gloves · blunt force
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