Satiny

Pronunciation: /ˈsætəni/

Definitions of satiny

adjective having the smooth texture or appearance of satin

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's blanket was soft and satiny.

A2 She wore a satiny dress to the party.

B1 The curtains in the hotel room were made of a luxurious satiny fabric.

B2 The car's interior was lined with satiny leather seats.

C1 The ball gown shimmered in the light, its satiny fabric catching every eye in the room.

C2 The artist used a satiny finish on the painting to give it a smooth and elegant look.

Examples of satiny in a Sentence

formal The satiny fabric of the evening gown shimmered under the ballroom lights.

informal She loved the feel of the satiny sheets against her skin.

slang That satiny jacket is so cool, where did you get it?

figurative The singer's voice was smooth and satiny, captivating the audience.

Grammatical Forms of satiny

• past tense: satinied
• plural: satinies
• comparative: more satiny
• superlative: most satiny
• present tense: is satiny
• future tense: will be satiny
• perfect tense: has been satiny
• continuous tense: is being satiny
• singular: satiny
• positive degree: satiny
• infinitive: to be satiny
• gerund: satinying
• participle: satinied

Origin and Evolution of satiny

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'satiny' originated from the Middle English word 'satene', which was borrowed from Old French 'satin'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fabric with a smooth, glossy surface resembling satin, 'satiny' has evolved to also describe a smooth and shiny appearance or texture in a broader sense.