CEFR C1

sheen

noun

Meaning

A soft, lustrous brightness or glow emanating from a smooth, polished, or reflective surface.

Examples

The silk fabric possessed a subtle sheen that shimmered as she walked.
Years of polishing gave the old mahogany table a deep, rich sheen.

Synonyms: glow, shine, gloss, luster

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sheen (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʃiːn/

Definition

A soft, lustrous brightness or glow emanating from a smooth, polished, or reflective surface.

Examples

The silk fabric possessed a subtle sheen that shimmered as she walked.
Years of polishing gave the old mahogany table a deep, rich sheen.
Oil spills on the water often create an iridescent sheen that catches the light.

Synonyms of sheen

Words with a similar meaning to sheen:

glow
shine
gloss
luster

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