sheen

adjective

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\ ˈshēn

Definition of sheen

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 archaic : beautiful

2 archaic : shining, resplendent

sheen

verb

sheened; sheening; sheens

Definition of sheen (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

: to be bright : show a sheen

sheen

noun

Definition of sheen (Entry 3 of 3)

1a : 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

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Synonyms for sheen

Synonyms: Noun

Examples of sheen in a Sentence

Noun Her hair has a sheen to it. polished the metal until it had an even sheen

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb But old pennies have a nice copper sheen all the way through. — Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio marketing manager collects pressed pennies from around the world," 18 Jan. 2021 This diner digs their seasoning: bacon, thyme, red vinegar and a finishing touch of butter to give the beans sheen. — Washington Post, "These 3 restaurants make you feel like a neighbor, and we all need a dose of that," 14 Aug. 2020 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Miuccia Prada headbanded every single model in an array of puffed, high-sheen satins (like the one worn by Gorman), as well as thinner versions embellished with crystals and bows. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "24 Joyful Headbands Inspired by Amanda Gorman’s Prada Accessory," 21 Jan. 2021 Many homeowners choose a low-sheen or matte finish when painting uneven surfaces such as concrete or stucco. — Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, "The best exterior house paint," 19 Dec. 2020 What should have been a celebration for three years of work and preparation was lost under the sheen of ice and snow that paralyzed the area. — David Moore, Dallas News, "10 years after hosting Super Bowl XLV during a winter storm, North Texas is still waiting for its do-over," 4 Feb. 2021 The glossy sheen and the rich shades of sapphire, burgundy, and rust felt youthful and fun. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Kate and Lila Grace Moss Are the First to Wear Dior’s Artsy New Collaboration," 22 Jan. 2021 Polluted water continued to spew for five days until the platform's operators initiated an emergency shutdown to stop the sheen. — Halle Parker, NOLA.com, "2 contractors of oil company indicted for leaks from platforms off Louisiana coast," 19 Jan. 2021 Satires of Hollywood, especially those set in L.A., are often either cruel or sour, zeroing in on the industry’s rampant vice and avarice, its plastic sheen. — Philippa Snow, The New Republic, "The Very Serious Appeal of Call My Agent," 25 Jan. 2021 And cast in the supporting roles were, first and foremost, Ivanka and Jared, the effective prom king and queen, skin and hair and teeth polished to an impenetrable sheen. — New York Times, "A Farewell to the Trump Aesthetic," 16 Jan. 2021 Depending on the light, the magical sheen of Askaripour’s prose can make those bits of homespun advice look wholly sincere or wickedly parodic. — Washington Post, "Mateo Askaripour’s ‘Black Buck’ is an irresistible comic novel about the tenacity of racism in corporate America," 4 Jan. 2021

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