Definition of sheen
1 archaic : beautiful
2 archaic : shining, resplendent
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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
First Known Use: before 12th century
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Definition of sheen
intransitive verb
: to be bright : show a sheen
14th Century
First Known Use of sheen
14th century
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Definition of sheen
1a : a bright or shining condition : brightnessb : a subdued glitter approaching but short of optical reflectionc : 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
1600
First Known Use of sheen
1600
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Definition of sheen for English Language Learners
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: a soft, smooth, shiny quality
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