Looking for the meaning of the word SHEEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SHEEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sheen
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from obsolete sheen ‘beautiful, resplendent’; apparently related to the verb shine
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃiːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a soft lustre on a surface
Short Definition:soft lustre on surface
Examples:- black crushed velvet with a slight sheen
- he seemed to shine with that unmistakable showbiz sheen
Word: Sheen
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ʃiːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shine or cause to shine softly
Short Definition:shine or cause to shine softly
Examples:- men entered with rain sheening their steel helms
- her black hair sheened in the sun
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