Pronunciation: /ʃiːn/

Definitions of sheen

noun a soft luster on a surface

Example Sentences

A1 The shiny sheen on the car made it look brand new.

A2 The sheen of the polished silverware caught the sunlight beautifully.

B1 The sheen of the silk fabric gave it a luxurious appearance.

B2 The sheen of the marble floors added elegance to the room.

C1 The sheen of the crystal chandelier reflected light in all directions.

C2 The sheen of the lacquered wood furniture was impeccable, showing the craftsmanship.

verb to shine or glisten

Example Sentences

A1 Sheen the table before setting it for dinner.

A2 Sheens her hair every morning to make it look shiny.

B1 The car was sheened to perfection before the car show.

B2 The actor sheened his shoes before walking the red carpet.

C1 The silverware was carefully sheened to a high polish.

C2 The marble floors were sheened to a mirror-like finish.

Examples of sheen in a Sentence

formal The marble floor had a beautiful sheen after being polished.

informal Her hair had a nice sheen to it after using a new conditioner.

slang That car has a killer sheen to it with the new paint job.

figurative The success of the company gave a sheen of credibility to their brand.

Grammatical Forms of sheen

past tense

shone

plural

sheens

comparative

sheener

superlative

sheenest

present tense

shines

future tense

will sheen

perfect tense

has shone

continuous tense

is sheening

singular

sheen

positive degree

sheen

infinitive

to sheen

gerund

sheening

participle

sheened

Origin and Evolution of sheen

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sheen' originated from Old English 'scīnan' which means to shine or to gleam.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sheen' has retained its original meaning of shining or gleaming, and is commonly used to describe a glossy or lustrous appearance.