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satiny

adjective
sat·​iny | \ ˈsat-nē How to pronounce satiny (audio) , ˈsa-tᵊn-ē\

Definition of satiny

: having or resembling the soft usually lustrous smoothness of satin a satiny finish

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Synonyms & Antonyms for satiny

Synonyms

buffed, burnished, glistening, glossy, lustrous, polished, rubbed, satin, sleek

Antonyms

dim, dull, flat, lusterless, matte (also mat)

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Examples of satiny in a Sentence

There's a satiny feel to the material. the satiny short coat of an Arabian horse

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But then there’s the satiny tenderness in her voice, the sense of real joy, the subtle hint of deliverance. — New York Times, "The Week in Arts: Lalah Hathaway, Clay Play and ‘Douglas’," 20 July 2019 Built in 1915, this classic shingled Craftsman home boasts lovely architectural details, including a gracious front porch and original fir floors, recently refinished to a satiny luster. — Bang Staff And Correspondents, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Shingled Craftsman in Alameda’s East End," 11 June 2019

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First Known Use of satiny

1786, in the meaning defined above

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satiny

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of satiny

: smooth and shiny like satin

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