sheen

/ʃi:n/

Thân thiện

The polished silverware has a brilliant sheen.

Definition

Noun: - A soft, smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something: "sheen" refers to the visual quality of something that reflects light gently and evenly, creating a soft glow or luster. It is not a harsh or mirror-like shine, but a subtle, attractive radiance.

Usage

• "Sheen" is used to describe the quality of light reflected from surfaces like polished wood, silk fabric, healthy hair, or calm water.
• It is typically used as a singular noun, often preceded by adjectives like "soft," "silky," "metallic," or "golden."
• Common collocations include: .

Examples

• The polished mahogany table had a beautiful, deep sheen.
• Her hair had a healthy sheen after using the new conditioner.
• The satin fabric caught the light with a subtle sheen.
• The morning dew gave the grass a silver sheen.

Advanced Usage

• "To take on a sheen": to begin to show a shiny quality.
  • The old leather took on a rich sheen after being treated with oil.
• "To lose its sheen": to become dull or less shiny.
  • The once-bright paint has lost its sheen over the years.

Variants and Related Words

• Sheeny (adj): Having a sheen; shiny.
  • The sheeny surface of the lake was mesmerizing.
• Sheenless (adj): Lacking a sheen; dull.
  • The sheenless fabric looked old and worn.

Synonyms

• Luster: A soft, radiant shine (often used for metals, pearls, or hair).
• Gloss: A smooth, shiny appearance on a surface.
• Shine: A more general term for giving out or reflecting light.
• Patina: A surface appearance of something grown beautiful with age or use (can imply a sheen).

Antonyms

• Dullness: Lacking brightness or shine.
• Matte: A surface finish that is not shiny or glossy.

Idioms and Phrases

• "The sheen of success": The attractive, impressive appearance or quality that comes with being successful.
  • After winning the award, there was a definite sheen of success about him.
• "To take the sheen off something": To make something seem less good, impressive, or enjoyable.
  • The rainy weather took the sheen off the outdoor festival.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

Từ đồng nghĩa

• shininess
• luster
• lustre