Sheened: meaning, definitions and examples
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sheened
[ ʃiːnd ]
past tense
Sheened is the past tense of the verb sheen, which means to shine or to reflect a soft light. In this context, it indicates that something has acquired a glossy or lustrous appearance, often due to being polished or treated.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The car sheened in the sunlight.
- Her hair sheened after the treatment.
- The freshly painted surface sheened beautifully.
- The lake sheened under the moonlight.
Translations
Translations of the word "sheened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhante
🇮🇳 चमकदार
🇩🇪 glänzend
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 блискучий
🇵🇱 błyszczący
🇯🇵 光沢のある
🇫🇷 brillant
🇪🇸 brillante
🇹🇷 parlak
🇰🇷 광택이 나는
🇸🇦 لامع
🇨🇿 lesklý
🇸🇰 lesklý
🇨🇳 光泽的
🇸🇮 sijoč
🇮🇸 glansandi
🇰🇿 жарқын
🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე
🇦🇿 parlaq
🇲🇽 brillante
Etymology
The word 'sheen' has its roots in the Old English word 'sciene', meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. The transition from 'sciene' to 'sheen' took place over centuries as the English language evolved. This term originally described the quality of light reflecting off surfaces, emphasizing brightness and clarity. By the 19th century, the verb 'to sheen' emerged, allowing for the description of the action of something becoming shiny. As language continued to evolve, 'sheened' became the accepted past tense form of this verb, encapsulating the concept of causing something to reflect light or appear glossy. The usage of 'sheened' in literature and everyday conversation reflects the appreciation for vivid imagery and the importance of light in nature and art.