SATINY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

satiny

adjective

ˈsat-nē

Definition of satiny

as in glistening

having a shiny surface or finish the satiny short coat of an Arabian horse

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as in silky

smooth or delicate in appearance or feel a lovely satiny fabric that feels so good next to the skin

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Recent Examples of satiny Silk Garments and Delicate Fabrics Silk and other delicate fabrics (think satiny blouses, scarves, and pillowcases) just aren't durable enough to withstand heat without temperatures permanently affecting the fabric's appearance. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 Another video shows the star wearing a satiny white dress and a sequin halter top. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 This common peony produces large, bold satiny white double blooms from late spring to early summer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026 Josh Groban’s satiny baritone has coated classical pop, Italian standards, Broadway boomers and holiday singalongs. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for satiny

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Adjective

Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Styled by Leslie Fremar, the actress wore a glistening silver dress made entirely of shredded metallic fringing that dangled around her body.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of glistening

Adjective

Boron nitride gives the formula its silky slip and creates a blurring effect, while avocado oil adds conditioning moisture so a matte doesn’t look like skin is parched.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
That’s the promise of Vuori’s silky-soft performance material, which is designed to naturally shed creases and also offers four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of silky

Adjective

Her long, glossy hair was swept dramatically over to one side, with lots of lift at the roots and big, soft waves cascading down to her ribs.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
The salon is painted Benjamin Moore’s moody Tamarind, with a glossy coat on the ceiling, a perfect contrast to the ochre mohair upholstery of a pair of 1960s Olivier Mourgue Montreal chairs.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of glossy

Adjective

So despite being only slightly older than Penders is now, both men were far more seasoned and polished.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Final Thoughts The Qidi Max 4 feels like a machine designed for people who care more about capability, material flexibility, and printing large, functional parts than chasing a perfectly polished consumer-appliance experience.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

Quilt sets are oversized, reversible and buttery soft, made from the same smart fabric as the favorite sheets with a 100% inner cotton lining, recently named a Good Housekeeping favorite.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Expect a calm palette of neutrals and soft blues, metallic accents, and plenty of natural light, with views either west toward the mountains and desert or north up the Strip.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

Still, a visit to Meyers’ sleek apartment, admittedly paid for by his parents, confirms for Ed the kind of youthful privilege at play here, so unlike the scrappier downtown bohemia of his own artistic heyday.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
But before even touching a heat tool, the sleekest and shiniest looks require a clean and hydrated base, especially when coming out of protective styles.

— Brianna J. Heath, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of sleek

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