Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
SHEEN
I. adjective see: show Date: before 12th century beautiful , shining , resplendent ,
II. intransitive verb
Date: 14th century
to be bright ; show a sheen,
III. noun
Date: 1600
1. a bright or shining condition ; brightness , a subdued glitter approaching but short of optical reflection, a lustrous surface imparted to textiles through finishing processes or use of shiny yarns, a textile exhibiting notable sheen, sheeny adjective