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单词 satiny
释义

satinyadj.

Brit. /ˈsatᵻni/, U.S. /ˈsætn̩i/
Forms: see satin n. and -y suffix1.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: satin n., -y suffix1.
Etymology: < satin n. + -y suffix1.
Resembling satin; having the appearance or feel of satin; smooth or glossy like satin.
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the world > space > shape > flatness or levelness > smoothness > [adjective] > like specific substance or material
silken1513
marble1558
ivorya1586
velvet1592
satin1605
silka1616
velvet-like1677
satin-like1680
satined1693
satiny1693
velvety1752
marbly1814
satin-smooth1838
ivorine1888
ivoried1890
swanskin1925
the world > matter > light > reflection > [adjective] > lustrous or shining with reflected light > of or like precious stones, metals, or fabrics > with a satin-like lustre
satin1605
satined1693
satiny1693
1693 J. Evelyn tr. J. de La Quintinie Compl. Gard'ner i. iii. ii. 86 The Pear..has a satiny Skin [Fr. la peau satinée], and a Colour between Green and White.
1786 J. Abercrombie Arrangem. Plants 82 in Gardeners Daily Assistant Its moon shape, sattiny pellucid seed-pods.
1830 J. Lindley Introd. Nat. Syst. Bot. 45 They have the appearance of thin satiny paper.
1862 W. A. Miller Elements Chem. (ed. 2) III. 264 Melissin..crystallizes..in satiny crystals.
1882 Garden 11 Feb. 91/1 This variety bears flowers of a satiny crimson-blush colour.
1907 ‘N. Blanchan’ Birds Every Child should Know xiv. 205 They are solitary creatures..rarely giving you a good look at their satiny, grayish-brown backs and dull-white breasts.
1959 Chester (Pa.) Times 26 Oct. 10/2 Use cornstarch and water to give the sauce a satiny texture.
2010 Times 27 Nov. (Weekend section) 5/1 Her flowing tresses are her one sensual indulgence: shiny, satiny, strategically princessy hair.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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