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Origin and Etymology of sheen
Middle English shene, from Old English scīene; akin to Old English scēawian to look — more at show
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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First Known Use of sheen
14th century
Definition of sheen
1 a
: a bright or shining condition : brightness
b
: a subdued glitter approaching but short of optical reflection
c
: a lustrous surface imparted to textiles through finishing processes or use of shiny yarns
2
: a textile exhibiting notable sheen
Examples of sheen in a Sentence
Her hair has a sheen to it.
polished the metal until it had an even sheen
Recent Examples of sheen from the Web
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The hubcaps at the top of the Chrysler Building are made of stainless steel, which helps them retain their silver sheen in the sunlight.
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Egg: Using beaten whole eggs will give color and sheen to a bread.
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The vitamin A in mangos can add a sheen to your hair.
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In its sheen, Mr. Lee claimed, was not just one face, but three.
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Pretty neat, huh? Tinted lip balm for your cheeks — that's the CliffNotes version of these cream blushes that not only impart a wash of color but also a nice dewy (not glossy) sheen as a finish.
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Muddy Waters balanced both tendencies of the electric blues, conjuring the raw force of Howlin’ Wolf and also possessing the polish and sheen of BB King.
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Egg yolk provides rich color, browning easily in the oven; egg white provides a nice sheen.
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That’s Short and Sweet Chi Chi London Gilded Grace Lace Dress in Blush $175, Modcloth This dress has a soft blush tone with a gold sheen and layers of tulle made for dancing the night away.
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First Known Use of sheen
1600
sheen Synonyms
Near Antonyms
dimness, dinginess, dirtiness, drabness, dullness (also dulness), flatness;
cloudiness, gloom, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, somberness;
Related Words
glare, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glow, shimmer;
blink, flicker, sparkle, twinkle;
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