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SATINY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
Example:
slick seals and otters
Synonyms:
satiny; silken; silklike; silky; sleek; slick
Classified under:
Similar:
bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)
Derivation:
satin (a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back)