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satiny

[ sat-n-ee ]

/ ˈsæt n i /

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adjective

satinlike; smooth; glossy.

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Origin of satiny

First recorded in 1780–90; satin + -y¹

Words nearby satiny

satin spar, satin stitch, satin walnut, satin weave, satinwood, satiny, satire, satirical, satirist, satirize, satisfaction

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How to use satiny in a sentence

Doja Cat and SZA’s satiny voices, along with the silly, yes, but sultry lyrics, create the perfect mood for sensually swaying to the beat.
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It looks appealing, with a satiny finish and split top that gives it a fresh-from-the-bakery appeal.
Where does the new McDonald’s chicken sandwich rank? Turns out, the Arches fall flat.|Emily Heil|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
The treasure was a gown; it was of a heavy, satiny weave of linen, very yellow and creased.
The Master-Knot of Human Fate|Ellis Meredith
From behind the waiters crooked arm appeared the satiny dark head of a girl.
Out of the Air|Inez Haynes Irwin

The train was beating the post-chaise with its satiny horses, the train that went by coal one dug from the ground.
The Wind Bloweth|Brian Oswald Donn-Byrne
Their plumage has a peculiar satiny appearance and is quite dazzling when viewed in the sunlight.
The Bird Book|Chester A. Reed
It stood in there on the table, made of yellow satiny wood, with a sliding lid ornamented with a beautiful little picture.
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