I. ˈshēn adjective
Etymology: Middle English shene, from Old English scēne, scīene; akin to Middle Dutch schone bright, clean, beautiful, Old High German skōni bright, beautiful, Gothic skauns beautiful, Old English scēawian to look — more at show
: beautiful , splendid , resplendent , bright , glittering , radiant
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English shene, from shene, adjective
archaic : beautifully , brightly
III. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English (northern dialect) shenen to shine, from Middle English shene, adjective
: to be bright : show a sheen : shine
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: sheen (I)
1.
a. : a bright or shining condition : brightness
b. : a subdued and often iridescent or metallic glitter that approaches but is just short of optical reflection : a surface luster (as of a mineral cleavage surface or of a dark feather)
c. : a lustrous surface ranging from dull to brilliant imparted to textiles through finishing processes or use of shiny yarns (as rayon)
2. : something marked by surface brilliance: as
a. : bright or showy clothing : splendid raiment
b. slang : counterfeit coin
c. : a textile exhibiting notable sheen
V.
archaic
plural of shoe