noun Uncommon

sheen

Sheen (noun) means a soft shine or gloss on a surface. Example: “The polished floor had a lovely sheen under the lights.”

noun

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

sheener comparative, sheened past tense, sheens plural, sheens plural, sheens singular, sheenest superlative

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Etymology

From Old English sċīene, "bright, beautiful," related to modern "show."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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luster lustre shininess

Related words

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Rhymes for sheen

een been seen teen keen deen green queen Steen tween Breen unseen

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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