SATIN Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

satin 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of satin

as in glossy

having a shiny surface or finish satin paint

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as in silky

smooth or delicate in appearance or feel the satin petals of a rose

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sat in

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verb

past tense of sit in

as in walked out

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Recent Examples of satin

Adjective

Nominated for best supporting actress in a musical-comedy or drama television series, Debicki paired the satin frock with a delicate diamond collar courtesy of Dior Fine Jewlery. — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2023 Last night, the Don't Worry Darling star attended the 2022 British Independent Film Awards in London and made an entrance in an airy baby pink satin slipdress by Rodarte and a dramatic tulle cape. — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Dec. 2022 Visit the brand's website to save up to 60 percent off a slew of clips, towels, and even satin pillowcases for great hair on a budget — no code needed. — Sarah Han, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022 The experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute voted this pair the best value satin pajamas in their tests. — Shanon Maglente and Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for satin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for satin

Adjective

This plot and the film’s glossy aping of grindhouse aesthetics suggest the movie will be gnarly and boldly engrossing.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
The design scheme leans glossy and neutral, with beachy accents like pops of blue and natural wood throughout.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of glossy

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

Verb

Within minutes, Karolína Muchová and Katie Boulter walked out for their second-round match, even though a bunch of the first-round matches still had to finish.

— Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
In April 2022, officials from several countries, including then-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, walked out of a G20 meeting in Washington as Siluanov gave his remarks by videoconference.

— Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of walked out

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

Verb

One day earlier, given the same advance notice, Allen struck out twice and walked during a 6-2 loss.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
After striking out the side in the first, Cavalli walked the bases loaded with one out in the second but then struck out Owen Caissie and Mack to escape the jam.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of walked

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

The brand’s first offering is Travel Discovery Set ($135), featuring five scents enclosed in a sleek silver cigarette case, which feels substantial and heavy in the hand, like something your grandmother might have owned.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Its unique airflow system creates a low-smoke fire in a sleek stainless steel pit.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sleek

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