noun
Uncommon
sheen
sheen
Sheen (noun) means a soft shine or gloss on a surface. Example: “The polished floor had a lovely sheen under the lights.”
noun
1
A soft shine or gloss on a surface.
"The polished floor had a lovely sheen under the lights."
"Her hair had a healthy sheen after the treatment."
How to use sheen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gentle, attractive shine on something, such as hair, fabric, or a polished floor.
Common pairings
a healthy sheen
glossy sheen
a sheen of sweat
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Word forms
- Plural
- sheens
- Third person singular
- sheens
- Past tense
- sheened
- Comparative
- sheener
- Superlative
- sheenest
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The polished floor had a lovely _____ under the lights.
Etymology
From Old English sċīene, "bright, beautiful," related to modern "show."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sheen
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What does “sheen” mean?
The word “sheen” means a soft shine or gloss on a surface. In plain terms, a gentle, attractive shine on something, such as hair, fabric, or a polished floor.
How do you pronounce “sheen”?
“Sheen” is pronounced sheen (/ʃiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “sheen” in a sentence?
Here is “sheen” used in a sentence: “The polished floor had a lovely sheen under the lights.”
What part of speech is “sheen”?
“Sheen” is a noun.
Where does the word “sheen” come from?
The word “sheen” comes from Old English. From Old English sċīene, "bright, beautiful," related to modern "show.".
Is “sheen” a common word?
“Sheen” is an uncommon word in modern English.
