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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
sheen
Definition of sheen
intransitive verb
: to be bright : show a sheen
First Known Use of sheen
14th century
sheen
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
Recent Examples of sheen from the Web
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That powerful glow came from a few drops of Marc Jacobs' Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter, a golden sheen, mixed with moisturizer.
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Yet this positive sheen masks the more complicated relationship that has shaped up in the past few years — most notably after a right-wing populist party, Law and Justice (PiS), returned to power in 2015.
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In an emergency order Monday, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game warned fishermen to be alert to any fuel sheens in the areas surrounding the sunken vessels.
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Poor beef-to-bread ratio and an orange sheen to the gravy.
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Avoid fish that appears slimy or has a sheen that may indicate age or the use of preservatives.
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The task of giving an intellectual sheen to this facially absurd message has fallen upon Republican health-care adviser Avik Roy, who has sold the Senate bill in an enthusiastic media blitz.
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My skin was left with a slight sheen and mild tackiness — not ideal for daily wear, but totally doable for a day at the beach.
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Avoid fish that appears slimy or has a sheen that may indicate age or the use of preservatives.
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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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