Pronunciation: /ʃiːn/
noun a soft luster on a surface
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
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.
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.
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