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

Partnered with her futuristic ensemble fit for the silver screen, the musician wore coordinating purple knee-high boots made of glistening purple leather.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of glistening

Adjective

Seabrooke said that even day-to-day activities—like washing with too-hot water, heat damage, rough towel drying, and genetics—can all play into hair that’s more staticky than silky.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Think poofy baby doll dresses and silky slip dresses, but with that signature Olivia flair, of course.

— Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of silky

Adjective

Plus, sunflower and bilberry seed oils give strands a glossy finish.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
The resulting sauce is glossy enough to spy your reflection in its jet black depths, refined yet powerful with its distinct wallop of deep, earthy flavors.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of glossy

Adjective

The residence offers a polished take on classic East Sac living, scaled perfectly to a two‑bedroom home that lives much larger than its square footage suggests.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Outputs arrive instantly, in polished language and with remarkable confidence.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of polished

Adjective

Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

The sleek stovepipes in an indigo wash are already in our cart.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Saying a player is bigger and stronger can be cliche, but a UM person said that’s very much the case with Lightfoot, whose strength is sometimes underestimated because of his sleek build.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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