as in luminous
giving off or reflecting much light
wore a dress of some sheeny material that looked spectacular under the stage lights
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheeny
Adjective
-
While not a new concept, this K-beauty term for clear, poreless, luminous, and seemingly transparent skin continues to be the gold standard for beauty editors and, well, everyone else.
-
In person, Monaghan has that same easy warmth and luminous glow.
Adjective
-
The trailer opens with a montage of a glowing Lily (Lively) walking through Boston.
-
Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
Adjective
-
At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.
-
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.
Adjective
-
The new plane is painted in shiny red, white and blue, a departure from the old plane's two-toned blue livery designed by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
-
The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms.
Adjective
-
First, look out for the dazzling trio of stars that form the famous Summer Triangle asterism.
-
Her dazzling performances brought home gold for the stars and stripes, all while capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
Adjective
-
Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
-
Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
Adjective
-
Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.
-
The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.
Adjective
-
For her glam, the 29-year-old actress stunned in rosy makeup, sharp eyebrows, and a shimmering lip.
-
Many of the pieces in the house were created by Jeff’s sister, Pam Goldblum, and her husband, Jeff Kaisershot, including a massive Gainsborough-esque painting of a fine lady that commands the stairwell beside a shimmering Murano glass chandelier.
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Sheeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheeny. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
