satiny

[ sat-n-ee ]

adjective

1. satinlike; smooth; glossy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of satiny¹

First recorded in 1780–90; satin + -y ¹

Example Sentences

“That was great fun,” Augé said backstage at the festival the next morning, looking only a little less imposingly cool dressed in satiny civilian clothes.

From Los Angeles Times

The compote thickens as it cools, turning jammy and satiny.

From Seattle Times

Uncover the bowl, and mix dough again for about 7 minutes until it’s smooth and satiny.

From Seattle Times

If your pointe shoes are too slippery or satiny, you can walk over to the trays, step into them, and grind the resin dust into the smooth fabric.

From Literature

Mukhopadhyay's cheesecake is a far cry from cheesecakes we are familiar with today that are made with soft, satiny dollops of cream cheese.

From BBC

Related Words

• lustrous
• silken