sheen
IPA: ʃˈin
noun
- (also figuratively) Splendor; radiance; shininess.
- A thin layer of a substance (such as oil) spread on a solid or liquid surface.
- The letter ش in the Arabic script.
- An area in London, officially East Sheen.
- A village in Staffordshire, England.
- A surname.
verb
- (rare, intransitive, poetic) To shine; to glisten.
adjective
- (rare, poetic) Beautiful, good-looking, attractive; radiant; shiny.
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Examples of "sheen" in Sentences
- The sun glistened off the water, creating a beautiful sheen
- The polished marble floor had a glossy sheen that caught the eye
- His new car had a sleek sheen that made heads turn as he drove by
- The fresh coat of paint gave the old shack a new sheen of vibrancy
- The diamond necklace sparkled with a bright sheen under the lights of the ballroom
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