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adjective

Definition of satinnext
1
as in glossy
having a shiny surface or finish satin paint

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2
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the satin petals of a rose

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sat in

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verb

past tense of sit in
as in walked out

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Recent Examples of satin
Adjective
The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute voted this pair the best value satin pajamas in their tests. — Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022 Other options on our list of the best down alternative comforters use a lyocell shell, which has a more satin-y texture than cotton or polyester but possesses similar breathable properties. — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2023 Nominated for best supporting actress in a musical-comedy or drama television series, Debicki paired the satin frock with a delicate diamond collar courtesy of Dior Fine Jewlery. — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023 Last night, the Don't Worry Darling star attended the 2022 British Independent Film Awards in London and made an entrance in an airy baby pink satin slipdress by Rodarte and a dramatic tulle cape. — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for satin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satin
  1. glossy
  2. silky
  3. walked out
  4. polished
  5. soft
  6. walked
  7. glistening
  8. sleek
Adjective
  • This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • The duo of butternut squash and carrots unite in this silky smooth, bright orange soup that's perfect for spring.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of silky
Verb
  • After searching all the cat's favorite hiding spots, the owners assumed the white cat had walked out the front door.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Hector Alvarez saw them being walked out of the skyscraper's loading dock in handcuffs.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of walked out
Adjective
  • The skirt’s front slit detail looks polished, while allowing for easy movement and extra breathability.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Go for a pair in neutral colors or polished finishes—they'll have the same vibe without feeling so over-the-top.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of soft
Verb
  • At the ages of 15 and 12, the brothers walked shoulder-to-shoulder behind their mother Princess Diana's coffin in 1997.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Fairbanks then walked Max Muncy, who moved to second on defensive indifference, and Heim delivered a two-run single.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of walked
Adjective
  • The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of glistening
Adjective
  • The sleek outfit borrowed many of the elements that Shields has relied on for years.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • This rehearsal dinner look may offer a preview of the glamour still to come, but Gomez's sleek bun has already earned its place among the weekend's standout beauty moments.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 July 2026
Definition of sleek

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