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satinette

satinette

9.1
A smooth shiny cloth like satin made from cotton or man-made fibers
  • noun
  • /ˌsætɪˈnɛt/
translation icon : satinette
  • The dress was made from a soft satinette that shimmered in the light.

Examples

  • The tailor recommended satinette for its smooth texture and durability.

  • The satinette fabric feels smooth and soft.

  • Many affordable evening gowns use satinette to mimic the luxurious look of silk.

  • The dress was made from a soft satinette that shimmered in the light.

  • The tailor recommended satinette for its smooth texture and durability.

  • She chose a beautiful satinette for her dress.

  • Many affordable evening gowns use satinette to mimic the luxurious look of silk.

Synonyms

satinet
vssatinette
1 9.9

A cloth that looks shiny like satin but is made from cotton or man-made fiber

has identical meaning but appears as the longer written form

How Lustrous

satin
41 3.2
satinette
9.1

Surface Forms

satinette singular
satinettes plural

Morphology

satinette = satin (transparent) = satin + ette

Clearly formed from 'satin' + the diminutive/imitative suffix '-ette', indicating a fabric like or resembling satin.

Etymology

Satinette comes from satin, the name for a shiny cloth that came to Europe through trade with Asia, plus the French ending -ette meaning 'little'. So satinette is a 'little' or 'satin-like' fabric — a cheaper cotton or synthetic material that looks smooth and shiny like real satin.