satiny

/'sætini/

Thân thiện

The artist chose a satiny fabric for the gown's lining.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a smooth, soft, and shiny surface that reflects light; resembling satin in texture and appearance.

Usage

• The adjective "satiny" is used to describe the tactile and visual quality of a surface. It emphasizes a combination of smoothness, softness, and a gentle sheen.
• It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "be" or "feel").

Examples

• Attributive use:
  • She wore a dress made of a beautiful satiny fabric.
  • The lotion left her skin with a satiny finish.
• Predicative use:
  • The petals of the flower felt satiny to the touch.
  • After polishing, the wood table became smooth and satiny.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Nuance: "Satiny" often implies a luxurious, delicate, or high-quality smoothness, more specific than simply "smooth" or "shiny."
  • The chocolatier created a ganache with a perfectly satiny texture.

Variants and Related Words

• Satin (n): A type of fabric with a glossy surface and a dull back, known for its smooth, lustrous appearance.
• Satinize (v, rare): To give a satin-like finish to something.
• Satined (adj, archaic/poetic): Made of or resembling satin.

Synonyms

• Glossy: Shiny and smooth on the surface.
• Silky: Smooth, soft, and shiny like silk.
• Sleek: Smooth and glossy, often as if polished.
• Lustrous: Having a soft, radiant shine.

Antonyms

• Rough: Having an uneven or irregular surface.
• Dull: Lacking shine or luster.
• Coarse: Rough or harsh in texture.

Notes on Meaning

• While "satiny" primarily describes a physical texture, it can be used metaphorically to describe something that is exceptionally smooth or pleasing in a non-physical sense, though this is less common.
  • His satiny voice was perfect for the radio broadcast. (Metaphorical use suggesting smooth, pleasing sound quality)

Học thuật

Adjective

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sleek
• silken
• silky
• silklike
• slick