sheeny

adjective

Definition of sheenynext
as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light wore a dress of some sheeny material that looked spectacular under the stage lights

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheeny
  1. luminous
  2. glowing
  3. shining
  4. shiny
  5. dazzling
  6. bright
  7. gleaming
  8. shimmering
Adjective
  • The capri-adjacent shorts were cut in midweight washed viscose with a textured handfeel and luminous sheen, and are finished with side cargo pockets and dual back pockets.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • So although there are fewer meteors an hour during this shower, the luminous nature of the ones that do fall makes up for it.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
Definition of luminous
Adjective
  • The trailer opens with a montage of a glowing Lily (Lively) walking through Boston.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
    — Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of shining
Adjective
  • Like generations of tanners before us, we were convinced the shiny oil would attract more UV rays for a deeper tan.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026
  • From a distance, the White/Metallic Silver/Cobalt color combination may appear to be a standard triple-white Air Force 1, but a closer look reveals a shiny pearlescent finish atop the leather upper.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
Definition of shiny
Adjective
  • The Homeric text is full of transformations, shape-shifting and super-speed, alongside meticulous labor and elaborate rites; the movie is neither dazzling nor precise.
    — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • However the winding structure lends itself to their best impulses, following hip-hop production and sampling down the memory holes of the group’s creative minds, helping II find enough dazzling moments to help all the chaos settle into place.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Definition of dazzling
Adjective
  • The resulting cocktail is viscerally refreshing, juicy, and bright, but also deeply flavored and complex.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
  • The fragrance opens with bright neroli and sunny marigold before settling into warm cedarwood, creating a scent that feels fresh, warm, and effortlessly sophisticated.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 July 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of gleaming
Adjective
  • The singer wore a long-sleeve ivory suit jacket with a double-breasted silhouette and shimmering embellishments on the sharp lapels.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Lindsey Vonn embraced old Hollywood glamour in a shimmering dark metallic Gucci gown.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of shimmering
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“Sheeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheeny. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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