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SHEEN Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word sheen. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word sheen. (close relations)
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luster
nounn
noun

• a quality that outshines the usual

• the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

• a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

brightness
nounn
noun

• the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

• intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty

• the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

brilliance
nounn
noun

• a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

• the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

• unusual mental ability

glaze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

• a glossy finish on a fabric

• a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

verb

• coat with a glaze

• become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance

• furnish with glass

• coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

gleam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an appearance of reflected light

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

verb

• be shiny, as if wet

• shine brightly, like a star or a light

• to shine with faint or brief light

gloss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

• an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

• the property of being smooth and shiny

• an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

verb

• give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

• provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

• provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase

• give a deceptive explanation or excuse for

polish
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to Poland or its people or culture

noun

• the property of being smooth and shiny

• the Slavic language of Poland

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• a preparation used in polishing

verb

• make (a surface) shine

• improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state

radiance
nounn
noun

• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

• an attractive combination of good health and happiness

shimmer
verbv
noun

• a weak and tremulous light

verb

• shine with a weak or fitful light

• give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk

shine
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

verb

• be bright by reflecting or casting light

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

• be shiny, as if wet

• be distinguished or eminent

• be clear and obvious

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

• touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly

• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• make (a surface) shine

splendor
nounn
noun

• a quality that outshines the usual

• the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

lustre
nounn
noun

• a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain

• a quality that outshines the usual

• the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

shininess
nounn
noun

• the visual property of something that shines with reflected light

Best Hypernyms For SHEEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sheen, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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radiance brilliance effulgence gloss glow lustre polish radiancy refulgence refulgency shimmer shine

Alternatives for LUSTER

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