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sheen

 

[ ʃiːn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

shiny surface

A sheen is a soft, shiny surface on something.

Synonyms

gloss, lustre, shine

Examples of usage

  • The sheen of the silk fabric caught the light beautifully.
  • The rain left a sheen on the pavement.
  • The furniture polish gave the table a nice sheen.
Context #2 | Noun

brightness

A sheen can also refer to a soft, gentle brightness or light.

Synonyms

glow, luminosity, radiance

Examples of usage

  • The dawn broke with a soft sheen over the horizon.
  • The candlelight cast a warm sheen on the walls.
  • The moonlight created a magical sheen on the lake.
Context #3 | Verb

to shine softly

To sheen means to shine softly or to give a soft brightness to something.

Synonyms

glisten, glow, shine

Examples of usage

  • The sunlight sheened on the water's surface.
  • Her hair sheened with health and vitality.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilho

🇮🇳 चमक

🇩🇪 Glanz

🇮🇩 kilau

🇺🇦 блиск

🇵🇱 blask

🇯🇵 輝き (kagayaki)

🇫🇷 éclat

🇪🇸 brillo

🇹🇷 parıltı

🇰🇷 광택 (gwangtaek)

🇸🇦 لمعان (lama'an)

🇨🇿 lesk

🇸🇰 lesk

🇨🇳 光泽 (guāngzé)

🇸🇮 sijaj

🇮🇸 ljómi

🇰🇿 жарқыл

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება (brtsqinvleba)

🇦🇿 parıltı

🇲🇽 brillo

Etymology

The word 'sheen' originated from the Old English word 'scean', meaning 'beautiful, fair'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a shining or brightness on a surface. The modern usage of 'sheen' reflects its association with light, gloss, and radiance, capturing the essence of a soft and gentle shine.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,985, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.