Sheeniest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sheeniest

 

[ ˈʃiniɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

superlative form

The term 'sheeniest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'sheeny,' which describes something that is shiny or glossy in an attractive way. It suggests the highest degree of sheen among objects being compared. This term is often used in a poetic or colloquial context to emphasize an exceptionally bright or reflective quality. Although it's not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can be found in literary texts or descriptions where visual appeal is discussed.

Synonyms

brightest, glossiest, shiniest, sparkliest

Examples of usage

  • The sheeniest star in the sky dazzled everyone.
  • Her dress was the sheeniest among all at the party.
  • He aimed for the sheeniest finish on his car.
  • The lake looked sheeniest under the bright sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheeniest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais brilhante

🇮🇳 सबसे चमकीला

🇩🇪 am glänzendsten

🇮🇩 paling mengkilap

🇺🇦 найяскравіший

🇵🇱 najjaśniejszy

🇯🇵 最も輝いている

🇫🇷 le plus brillant

🇪🇸 el más brillante

🇹🇷 en parlak

🇰🇷 가장 밝은

🇸🇦 الأكثر سطوعًا

🇨🇿 nejjasnější

🇸🇰 najjasnejší

🇨🇳 最耀眼的

🇸🇮 najsvetlejši

🇮🇸 ljósasta

🇰🇿 ең жарқын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნათელი

🇦🇿 ən parlaq

🇲🇽 el más brillante

Word origin

The word 'sheeniest' derives from the base adjective 'sheeny,' which has its roots in the early 19th century. The term stems from the word 'sheen,' which comes from the Old English 'scēne,' meaning bright or beautiful. Over time, 'sheen' evolved to describe a soft glow or shine, often used in context with descriptions of surfaces that possess a shimmering quality. The adaptation of 'sheeny' as an adjective further emphasizes this shiny aspect, while the superlative form 'sheeniest' is constructed to compare multiple objects, highlighting the one with the most prominent sheen. The use of 'sheeniest' is relatively rare, often found in more lyrical or descriptive literature, which seeks to capture the brilliance of visual phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,804, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.