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sheeny

 

[ ˈʃiːni ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

shiny appearance

The term 'sheeny' is often used to describe something that has a shiny, lustrous, or glistening appearance. This can refer to objects, surfaces, materials, or even features of living beings, such as hair or skin. It implies a bright reflection of light, making the object or surface appear more attractive or vibrant. However, it can sometimes carry a negative connotation, suggesting something that is superficially impressive but lacking in depth or substance.

Synonyms

gleaming, glossy, shiny

Examples of usage

  • The sheeny surface of the newly polished car caught everyone's attention.
  • Her sheeny hair glimmered under the stage lights.
  • The sheeny fabric of the dress made it stand out at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "sheeny" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhante

🇮🇳 चमकदार

🇩🇪 glänzend

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 блискучий

🇵🇱 błyszczący

🇯🇵 光る

🇫🇷 brillant

🇪🇸 brillante

🇹🇷 parlak

🇰🇷 빛나는

🇸🇦 لامع

🇨🇿 lesklý

🇸🇰 lesklý

🇨🇳 闪亮的

🇸🇮 svetleč

🇮🇸 gljáandi

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 ბრჭყვიალა

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 brillante

Word origin

The word 'sheeny' has its origins in English, derived from the noun 'sheen,' which refers to a soft glow or a reflective light on a surface. 'Sheen' itself comes from the Middle English word 'shene' meaning bright, or fine. The development of the adjective form 'sheeny' emphasizes the quality of being shiny or reflecting light. Throughout its history, the term has evolved, where it is now commonly associated with a visual quality rather than solely its literal meaning. The connotations of the word can vary; in some contexts, it embraces a sense of beauty and allure, while in others, it can imply superficiality or artificiality, suggesting that something may look impressive but lacks depth or authenticity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,970, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.