sheen

noun
UK: /ʃiːn/
US: /ʃiːn/

  1. A soft, smooth, and shiny appearance on a surface.

    1. The car's new paint had a beautiful sheen.
    2. The polished wood floor has a lovely sheen that reflects the light beautifully.

  2. A quality of brightness and attractiveness.

    1. Her hair had a healthy sheen to it.
    2. Success gave his career a new sheen of respectability and influence.

Synonyms

luster shine gloss polish radiance gleam
sheen verb

  1. To shine or cause to shine softly.

    1. The silk fabric sheened in the sunlight.
    2. The moon sheened on the water, creating a magical effect on the lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sheen" in English means: A soft, smooth, and shiny appearance on a surface., A quality of brightness and attractiveness..

The phonetic transcription of "sheen" is /ʃiːn/ in British English and /ʃiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sheen": luster, shine, gloss, polish, radiance, gleam.

Example usage of "sheen": "The car's new paint had a beautiful sheen.". More examples on the page.