satiny
adjective
, ˈsa-tᵊn-ē\
Definition of satiny
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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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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 The formula is long-wearing, comfortable on the lips, and has a satiny finish. — Sable Yong, Allure, "Bond No. 9's Neutrals Collection Are the Fanciest Nude Lipsticks I’ve Ever Used," 8 May 2019 The rich, satiny gold, bronze, and pewter shadows that rimmed his lash lines glimmered whenever the light hit his eyes. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Why Taemin Won't Apologize For His Androgynous Aesthetic Anymore," 15 Mar. 2019 There are all kinds of textures, too: From long and thick (like beaver), to short and satiny (like mink), to matted and fuzzy (like shearling). — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "The Best Ethical Clothing Brands Out There," 5 Mar. 2019 The cheese has a satiny texture, an earthy bouquet and a mild flavor with a distinctive goaty aftertaste. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "Farm to Cheese Board," 2 July 2018 Overly harsh with citrus, the fish was like an Italianate ceviche, and its acerbity drowned the satiny, subtle panna cotta. — Kate Washington, sacbee, "If Allora can learn to relax a little, it will be one of the city's best restaurants | The Sacramento Bee," 11 May 2018 Here, because in many cases the pasta cooks in the soup itself, its starch thickens and enriches the broth, which, depending on the amount of water and the other ingredients, might take on a satiny gloss, or go very nearly creamy. — Emily Horton, sacbee, "Legumes, vegetables enrich these simple, one-pot pasta dishes | The Sacramento Bee," 17 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'satiny.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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satiny
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