satin
1 of 2noun
sat·in ˈsa-tᵊn 
: a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back
satin
2 of 2adjective
1
: made of or covered with satin
2
: suggestive of satin especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch
Synonyms
Adjective
- buffed
- burnished
- glistening
- glossy
- lustrous
- polished
- rubbed
- satiny
- sleek
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Example Sentences
Noun a dress made of satin Adjective the satin petals of a rose
Recent Examples on the Web
Leanne Italie, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 The actress wore matching satin heels and carried a black beaded clutch. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 10 Sep. 2022 The flatware at the queen’s table is made of solid gold and a white satin pillow trimmed in gold is placed beneath her chair for her feet to rest upon. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The queen was allotted 200 extra ration cards to make the cream satin dress, and well-meaning commoners sent their ration cards to her, too—which were returned to them. Rory Satran, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The pillowcases are designed with 100 percent polyester satin, crafted to protect your hair from creases and tugs, ensuring you won't be left with split ends and knots in the morning. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Easy Consider a silver satin pothos, which has leaves that shimmer when they're hit by light. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022 Use a durag or wave cap (satin or silk is best) to hold the hair down in place. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 In that case, an eggshell or satin finish is your best option as both hide some drywall imperfections (unlike a gloss finish) and can also be wiped down easily when needed. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022 Pinkett Smith donned a satin top, simple earrings and a bold burgundy lip in the selfie. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Attached to her satin black wide-leg pants with an elastic waistband were a pair of forest green pants, which hung along the back. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2022 Such cheering style has been bubbling up for months, perhaps since Versace trotted out pink satin platforms at its fall 2021 show in March of last year. Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2022 Her sky-high, glamorous ponytail gave this satin cone-bra look an almost-sporty vibe during her Blond Ambition Tour. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The pair shared a cute video of their fresh braids to Kaavia's Instagram with Kaavia posing in a cute rainbow tee and checkerboard shorts and Union glamming it up in satin pajamas. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Aug. 2022 The two posed and smiled together with Rodrigo wearing a sultry black two-piece with chunky platform heels and sheer tights, as Bassett donned a classic satin black suit with matching fingernails. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has tested dozens of real silk and synthetic satin pillowcases for durability, moisture wicking properties, smoothness and more. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 See More
Noun
His black satin pants were accented by the top of his white underwear peaking out. Leanne Italie, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 The actress wore matching satin heels and carried a black beaded clutch. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 10 Sep. 2022 The flatware at the queen’s table is made of solid gold and a white satin pillow trimmed in gold is placed beneath her chair for her feet to rest upon. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The queen was allotted 200 extra ration cards to make the cream satin dress, and well-meaning commoners sent their ration cards to her, too—which were returned to them. Rory Satran, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The pillowcases are designed with 100 percent polyester satin, crafted to protect your hair from creases and tugs, ensuring you won't be left with split ends and knots in the morning. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Easy Consider a silver satin pothos, which has leaves that shimmer when they're hit by light. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022 Use a durag or wave cap (satin or silk is best) to hold the hair down in place. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022 In that case, an eggshell or satin finish is your best option as both hide some drywall imperfections (unlike a gloss finish) and can also be wiped down easily when needed. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Adjective
The brand’s vision of menswear—and masculinity—puts aside power suits, bright satin ties and the attention-grabbing of most marquee fashion houses in favor of balance. Alexander Freeling, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2022 Pinkett Smith donned a satin top, simple earrings and a bold burgundy lip in the selfie. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Attached to her satin black wide-leg pants with an elastic waistband were a pair of forest green pants, which hung along the back. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2022 Such cheering style has been bubbling up for months, perhaps since Versace trotted out pink satin platforms at its fall 2021 show in March of last year. Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2022 Her sky-high, glamorous ponytail gave this satin cone-bra look an almost-sporty vibe during her Blond Ambition Tour. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 The pair shared a cute video of their fresh braids to Kaavia's Instagram with Kaavia posing in a cute rainbow tee and checkerboard shorts and Union glamming it up in satin pajamas. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Aug. 2022 The two posed and smiled together with Rodrigo wearing a sultry black two-piece with chunky platform heels and sheer tights, as Bassett donned a classic satin black suit with matching fingernails. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab has tested dozens of real silk and synthetic satin pillowcases for durability, moisture wicking properties, smoothness and more. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Arabic zaytūnī, literally, of Zaytūn, seaport in China during the Middle Ages
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing satin
Kids Definition
satin
noun
sat·in ˈsa-tᵊn
: a cloth with a smooth shiny surface
satin 1 of 2
adjective
1
as in glossy
having a shiny surface or finish satin paint Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- glossy
- polished
- glistening
- sleek
- glittering
- rubbed
- gleaming
- burnished
- satiny
- lustrous
- silky
- brushed
- buffed
- glazed
- lacquered
- silken
- semigloss
- shining
- varnished
- reflective
- eggshell
- slick
- glassy
- slippery
- semilustrous
- shellacked
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- flat
- mat
- dull
- matte
- dim
- lusterless
- matt
- lackluster
- unvarnished
2
as in silky
smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the satin petals of a rose Synonyms & Similar Words
- silky
- soft
- satiny
- velvety
- silken
- downy
- cottony
- chiffon
- silklike
- creamy
- velvetlike
- slick
- delicate
- fine
- ultrasoft
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- coarse
- rough
- scratchy
- harsh
- jagged
- lumpy
- bumpy
- ragged
- irregular
- jagged
- granular
- rugged
- pebbly
- broken
- roughened
- grainy
- gritty
- scraggy
sat in
2 of 2verb
as in walked out
Synonyms & Similar Words
- walked out
- walked
- locked out
- struck
- undisbanded
- undiscerned
- undiscernible
- undiscernibleness
- undiscernibly
- undiscerning
- undiscerningly
- undischarged
- undisciplinable
- undiscipline
- undisciplined
- undisciplines
- undisclosed
- undiscourageable
- undiscouraged
- undiscoverable
- undiscovered
- undiscriminated
- undiscriminating
- undiscussed
- undisgraced
- undisguisable
- undisguise
- undisguised
- undisguisedly