Sheen ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sheen ( noun )

1. A soft luster or slight brightness on a surface.
2. A healthy glow or radiance in one's complexion.
3. A gleam or radiance.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english scēne "bright, shining", from the germanic base of shine.

Examples:

1. The sheen on the water was beautiful in the sunlight.
2. She had a natural sheen to her hair.
3. The new paint job had a nice sheen to it.
4. The sheen of the silverware caught the light.
5. She was known for her healthy sheen of skin.

(As a verb)

Sheen ( verb )

1. A soft luster or slight brightness on a surface.
2. A healthy glow or radiance in one's complexion.
3. A gleam or radiance.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english scēne "bright, shining", from the germanic base of shine.

Examples:

1. The sheen on the water was beautiful in the sunlight.
2. She had a natural sheen to her hair.
3. The new paint job had a nice sheen to it.
4. The sheen of the silverware caught the light.
5. She was known for her healthy sheen of skin.