sheen

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/ʃiːn/ · sheen

A soft glow or brightness; a shining quality.

Meanings

nounliterary

A soft glow or brightness; a shining quality.

ایک نرم چمک یا روشنی؛ چمکنے کی کیفیت۔

چمک

chamak

Synonyms

glowlusterbrightnessچمکتابناکیروشنی

Antonyms

dullnessdarknessmatteمدھماندھیرابے رنگ

Common Collocations

  • sheen of the moon
  • sheen of new paint
  • sheen of polished metal

Example Sentences

The sheen of the freshly polished car was irresistible.

تازہ پالش کی گئی کار کی چمک ناقابل مزاحمت تھی۔

Taza polish ki gayi car ki chamak naqablay muzaahmat thi.

The sheen of the lake in the morning sun was breathtaking.

صبح کی دھوپ میں جھیل کی چمک دلکش تھی۔

Subah ki dhoop mein jheel ki chamak dilkash thi.

Her dress had a beautiful sheen that caught everyone's attention.

اس کی لباس میں ایک خوبصورت چمک تھی جس نے سب کی توجہ حاصل کی۔

Us ki libaas mein aik khoobsurat chamak thi jis ne sab ki tawajjo hasil ki.

Easily Confused With

sheen:Sheen refers specifically to a bright, reflective quality, whereas 'scene' refers to a place or setting.

Word Family

sheenless
adjectiveبے چمک
sheenily
adverbچمکدار طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sheen' as the shine on a clean surface.

Imagine a shiny car reflecting sunlight on a clear day.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کبھی تو چمک دکھا زخموں سے، زندگی کا ہے یہ بھرم توڑنا

Kabhi to chamak dikha zakhmon se, zindagi ka hai yeh bharam todna

Sometimes show your sheen from wounds, this is the illusion of life to break.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چمک ہمیشہ سچائی کی پہچان ہوتی ہے

chamak hamesha sachai ki pehchan hoti hai

Sheen is always the identity of truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "scīne" — bright, shining

First known use: 15th century

The word 'sheen' has its roots in Old English and has evolved through Middle English, retaining its meaning related to brightness and shine.