ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sheenly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Sheenly is an adverb meaning (poetic, archaic) brightly.

Meaning

(poetic, archaic) brightly.

Example Sentences

Shapes of brightness overlean thee, / With their diadems of youth / Striking on thy ringlets sheenly […]
1832?, William Motherwell, The Ritters Ride Home The bay glitters sheenly in sunlight, / No oar shivers now its clear mirror.

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