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satin

satin

3 2.7
A smooth paint finish that gives a soft, low shine
  • noun
  • /ˈsætɪn/
translation icon : acabado satinado
  • The beak of it was black on top and yellow underneath, and the light shone off it with a muted sheen as from satin or chipped flint.
  • satin finish
  • satin sheen
  • satin-finish paint

I'd say it's like a a satin finish but it's quite glowy.

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Examples

  • It's a nice full coverage kind of satin, more leaning on the matte side foundation.

  • How about the satin-finished Carrera S wheels; not as dark, but you still get the contrast.

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  • What do you think of the satin cover on it?

  • It's almost got a satin sort of finish.

  • I would say the finish is satin and I'm loving every minute of it.

  • It's got a pretty satin finish, just nice rosy look.

  • They're all black, have a satin finish.

  • And I just use this as a rust oleum satin finish in black.

  • I painted a base coat of Ulta3 "Black Satin" to allow the glitter to really pop on top of the dark base, and the result is stunning!

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  • The walls were painted with a durable paint that has a satin finish, giving the room a soft glow.

Compounds

white satin
2 3.4

A smooth, shiny cloth in pure white used for elegant clothes or decorations

satin bird
  • Australian
9.9

A bird from southeast Australia whose male is glossy violet-blue and female is light grey-green

satin bowerbird
  • Australian
9.9

A bird from southeast Australia whose male has shiny blue feathers and builds a decorated structure to attract a mate

satin flower
  • UK
8.8

A plant with fragrant purple flowers and round silver seedpods used for decoration

satin leaf
  • US
9.9

A tree from tropical America with shiny leaves, hard wood, and small purple fruit

satin stitch
  • Specialized
6.1

Rows of sewing placed close together to fill an area and make a smooth, shiny surface

satin walnut
  • Specialized
8.0

A reddish-brown wood often used for furniture and flooring

satin weave
  • Specialized
5.6

A way of crossing threads to make a smooth, shiny fabric used for clothes and bedding

How Shiny

semigloss
5.4
satin
3 2.7
matte
2 3.5

Surface Forms

satin singular
satins plural

Etymology

Satin used for a paint or surface finish takes its name from the cloth because of the similar look. So a satin finish describes a surface with a soft, low-to-medium shine, like satin fabric.