Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Somewhat resembling satin; having a gloss like that of satin.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Like or composed of satin; glossy.

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  • adjective Like satin, smooth and shiny, glossy.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

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Examples

  • Tom drinks three wine coolers and shoplifts a satiny jacket, loud.

    In the Opinion of the 20th Century Velveeta Sean Lovelace 2011

  • It has a satiny matte finish on the film noir covers.

    STOP THE PRESSES! (Literally!) p_n_elrod 2009

  • I spun out of their satiny caress and ran straight into a hard body.

    Darkness Becomes Her Kelly Keaton 2011

  • Process for 1-2 minutes, until dough becomes smooth and satiny.

    Garlic Soft Pretzels | Baking Bites 2009

  • The goose-down pillows were fluffed, the satiny sheets pulled up to my chin.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • My hand moved to the stake against my hip, my fingers running over its satiny shaft.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • My hand moved to the stake against my hip, my fingers running over its satiny shaft.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • The goose-down pillows were fluffed, the satiny sheets pulled up to my chin.

    Haven Kristi Cook 2011

  • Glancing down at a stack of books, I noticed a satiny edge of paper protruding from the pages of one.

    Dark Secrets 2: No Time to Die the Deep End of Fear Elizabeth Chandler 2011

  • His skin was fair as a woman's, far more satiny, and no rudimentary hair-growth marred its white lustre.

    Chapter 4 2010

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