satiny Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
    silken; silky; silklike; slick; sleek.
    • glossy auburn hair
    • satiny gardenia petals
    • sleek black fur
    • silken eyelashes
    • silky skin
    • a silklike fabric
    • slick seals and otters

WordNet


Sat"in*y adjective
Definitions
  1. Like or composed of satin; glossy; as, to have a satiny appearance; a satiny texture.

Webster 1913