: having or resembling the soft usually lustrous smoothness of satin
a satiny finish
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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The palate is supple and satiny with ripe notes of peach and apple while the finish stays clean and fresh with a hint of mineral.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With sheer coverage and a satiny finish, the glossy, balmy classic glides easily onto mature lips with a lightweight feel.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
This one’s accompanied by satiny potato purée, and the sauce comes from one of two pots in which the week’s bones simmer all day and night.
—Lindsey Tramuta Thibault Montamat, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2023
If a demi-shine, satiny finish is more your speed, then swipe on a coat of Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lipstick.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With sheer coverage and a satiny finish, the glossy, balmy classic glides easily onto mature lips with a lightweight feel.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
This one’s accompanied by satiny potato purée, and the sauce comes from one of two pots in which the week’s bones simmer all day and night.
—Lindsey Tramuta Thibault Montamat, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2023
If a demi-shine, satiny finish is more your speed, then swipe on a coat of Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lipstick.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for satiny
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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satiny. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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