Satin: meaning, definitions and examples

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satin

 

[ หˆsรฆt.ษชn ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

type of fabric

A smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, produced by a weave in which the threads of the warp are caught and looped by the weft only at certain intervals.

Synonyms

charmeuse, sateen, silk

Examples of usage

  • Satin is often used for bridal gowns.
  • The dress was made of luxurious satin.
  • She wore a satin ribbon in her hair.
Context #2 | Adjective

smooth and glossy

Having a smooth, glossy surface that reflects light.

Synonyms

glossy, shiny, smooth

Examples of usage

  • The satin finish on the car made it look elegant.
  • Her satin skin glowed in the sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "satin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cetim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Satin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ satin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั‚ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ satyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ†ใƒณ (saten)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saten

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒˆํ‹ด (saetin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satรฉn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ satรฉn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผŽ (duร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ satรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saten

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saten

Etymology

The word 'satin' originated in the Middle Ages from the Arabic word 'zaytuni' meaning 'made of Zaytun', a port city in China. It was later adopted into Old French as 'satin' and eventually entered English in the 14th century. Satin fabric became popular for its luxurious feel and glossy appearance, often associated with elegance and formal wear.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,270, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.