sheen
word
Definition
A soft, smooth shine or glow on a surface, especially one that is gentle and not too bright.
Usage & Nuances
'Sheen' describes a gentle, attractive shine, often used with hair, fabric, wood, or water. It's more subtle than 'gloss' or 'shine'. Used mostly in written or descriptive language; 'the sheen of silk', 'hair with a healthy sheen'. Not for very bright or strong reflections.
Spanish: brillo - resplandor (suave)Portuguese (BR): brilho - lustro (suave)Portuguese (PT): brilho - lustro (suave)Chinese (Simplified): 光泽 - 光亮Chinese (Traditional): 光澤 - 光亮Hindi: चमक - हल्की चमकArabic: لمعان - بريق خفيفBengali: চকমক - ঝিলিকRussian: блеск - сияние (мягкий)Japanese: つや - 光沢Vietnamese: ánh bóng mờ - ánh sáng nhẹKorean: 윤기 - 은은한 광택Turkish: parıltı - hafif parlaklıkUrdu: چمک (ہلکی) - رونقIndonesian: kilau lembut - sinar halus
Example Sentences
Her hair had a healthy sheen.
basic
The surface of the lake had a silver sheen.
basic
The silk dress had a beautiful sheen.
basic
You can really see the sheen on the floor after it was polished.
natural
There was a faint sheen of sweat on his forehead.
natural
Those shoes lost their sheen after getting wet in the rain.
natural