Shiningadjective
Emitting light.
Shinningverb
present participle of shin
Shiningadjective
Reflecting light.
Shiningadjective
Having a high polish or sheen.
Shiningadjective
Having exceptional merit.
âa shining exampleâ;
Shiningverb
present participle of shine
Shiningnoun
A bright emission of light; a gleam.
Shiningadjective
Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
Shiningadjective
Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.
Shiningadjective
Having the surface smooth and polished; - said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.
âTrue paradise . . . inclosed with shining rock.â; âSome in a brilliant buckle bind her waist,Some round her neck a circling light display.â; âHis sparkling blade about his head he blest.â;
Shiningnoun
Emission or reflection of light.
Shiningnoun
the work of making something shine by polishing it;
âthe shining of shoes provided a meager livingâ;
Shiningadjective
marked by exceptional merit;
âhad shining virtues and few faultsâ; âa shining exampleâ;
Shiningadjective
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow;
âbright silver candlesticksâ; âa burnished brass knockerâ; âshe brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn wavesâ; ârows of shining glassesâ; âshiny black patentsâ;
Shiningadjective
abounding with sunlight;
âa bright sunny dayâ; âone shining normingâ; âwhen it is warm and shinyâ;
Shiningadjective
reflecting light;
âglistening bodies of swimmersâ; âthe horse's glossy coatâ; âlustrous auburn hairâ; âsaw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpetâ; âshining white enamelâ;
Shiningadjective
giving out or reflecting bright light
âa shining expanse of waterâ;
Shiningadjective
brilliant or excellent at something
âhe has set a shining example with his model behaviourâ;