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English adjective: shining

1. shining marked by exceptional merit


SamplesHad shining virtues and few faults.
A shining example.


Similarsuperior


Antonymsinferior

2. shining made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow


SamplesBright silver candlesticks.
A burnished brass knocker.
She brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves.
Rows of shining glasses.
Shiny black patents.


Synonymsbright, burnished, lustrous, shiny


Similarpolished


Antonymsunpolished

3. shining reflecting light


SamplesGlistening bodies of swimmers.
The horse's glossy coat.
Lustrous auburn hair.
Saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet.
Shining white enamel.


Synonymsglistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny


Similarbright


Antonymsdull


English noun: shining

1. shining (act) the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it


SamplesThe shining of shoes provided a meager living.
Every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing.


Synonymspolishing


Broader (hypernym)work


Narrower (hyponym)shoeshine









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