: 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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Plus, the bra is crafted in sleek fabric that’s smooth, satiny, and completely seamless.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Long maturation sous voile, or under a veil of yeast, gives Vin Jaune a salty, earthen complexity, bold spice, and texture that’s satiny, even unctuous—perfect for rich soups and stews.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Uchis showcased a triple strap mule sandal style with a silver satiny upper.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Glam was kept bronzed, with oil-spill black talon nails changed to a sheer satiny pink, and her hair slicked back in a tight bun, extra-long, teeny, tiny braids let down later.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025
Long maturation sous voile, or under a veil of yeast, gives Vin Jaune a salty, earthen complexity, bold spice, and texture that’s satiny, even unctuous—perfect for rich soups and stews.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Uchis showcased a triple strap mule sandal style with a silver satiny upper.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Glam was kept bronzed, with oil-spill black talon nails changed to a sheer satiny pink, and her hair slicked back in a tight bun, extra-long, teeny, tiny braids let down later.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Satiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satiny. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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