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satin (sat'n)

noun

a fabric of silk, nylon, rayon, or the like having a smooth finish, glossy on the face and dull on the back

Etymology: ME < MFr < Sp setuni < Ar (aṭlas) zaitūnī, (satin) of Zaitūn, medieval name of Quanzhou, China

adjective

made of or like satin; smooth, soft, and glossy

satin Related Forms
sat·iny adjective
satin Synonyms

satin

n.

silk, glossy silk, cloth, fabric of royalty.

Types of satin include: satin de chine, royal weave, satin de laine, satin de Lyon, crèpe satin, slipper satin.

satin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Available in a whole host of colors, styles and fabrics ( including satin and leather ) exclusivity and envious looks are both guaranteed.
  • have: As it has a soft satin finish we won't need to varnish or seal.

Adjective modifier

  • crimson: The mantle of the Order is of crimson satin, lined with white taffeta and is bound by two tassels.
  • pink: Made from padded coral pink satin overlaid with hand crocheted green cotton this is an absolute must for your vintage chic kitchen or collection.
  • gold: Cowl edge faced inside with two inches of gold satin; ( c ) a mortarboard of black cloth.
  • black: A wonderful little retro vintage short jacket in black satin, dating to circa 1983.
  • white: She was dressed in white satin with papyrus flowers in gold which she had designed & had made in Paris.
  • soft: The short is a soft satin in a navy tone with a fun all over spot print in pink.

Modifies a noun

  • ribbon: Held securely by a satin ribbon, the booklet can be safely stored in the lid of the case.
  • cavie: Often the hind legs of satin cavies with OD are affected.
  • chrome: The satin chrome plated body of the scales matches the most recent interior trends.
  • lining: The a are few tiny light marks to the satin lining inside.
  • nickel: Enhance oak's honey colored tones with tactile satin nickel handles.
  • sheen: The pale background colors retain the beautiful satin sheen.

Noun used with modifier

  • duchesse: Beautiful styles from classic courts in duchesse satin to wickedly sexy lace-up boots.
  • duchess: Late autumn and winter weddings demand warm, heavier fabrics such as brocade, velvet and duchess satin.
  • ivory: Her ivory satin shoes were £ 30 from a theatrical shop.
  • silk: Accordingly, the silk satin was woven in Spitalfields, London.
  • cream: Inside, lined with cream satin with side zipped pocket.
  • silver: Inside is lined in pale silver satin with a side slip pocket.
satin Quotes

What can you expect of a girl who was allowed to wear black satin at her coming-out ball?

—Wharton, Edith Newbold ne¤  e Jones

Where's the man could ease a heart Like a satin gown?

—Parker, Dorothy ne¤  e Rothschild

When a heroine goes mad, she always goes into white satin.

—Sheridan, Richard Brinsley

I am proud that I am an Australian, a daughter of the Southern Cross, a child of the mighty bush. I am thankful I am a peasant, a part of the bone and muscle of my nation, and earn my bread by the sweat of my brow, as man was meant to do. I rejoice I was not born a parasite, one of the blood-suckers who loll on velvet and satin, crushed from the proceeds of human sweat and blood and souls.

—of Bin Bin

There was a girl in our town, Silk an'satin was her gown, Silk an'satin, gold an' velvet, Guess her name, three times I've telled it.

—Anonymous

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