satiny

adjective

sat·​iny ˈsa-tᵊn-ē How to pronounce satiny (audio)
ˈsat-nē
Synonyms of satinynext
: having or resembling the soft usually lustrous smoothness of satin
a satiny finish

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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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Cinematographer Lukasz Zal, who also shot Ida and Cold War, renders Fatherland in the same satiny black and white, as well as the same serenely squarish, or Academy, aspect ratio. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 23 Oct. 2026 In another instance of a high-slit dress allowing footwear to be seen, the musician wore a satiny strapless black dress with angular ruching. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 Each nail was painted a creamy, satiny nude hue from base to tip, but her ring fingers got a little extra glam, with three rhinestones placed right at the base—a red jewel framed by a diamond to match her ruby-colored outfit, of course. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026 This pick combines the best of both worlds with a blend of AHA, BHA, and polyhydroxy acid (PHA), plus super-fine volcanic pumice suspended in a satiny gel. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for satiny

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of satiny was in 1693

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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satiny. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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