shiny | ||
1. | [ adjective ] reflecting light | |
Synonyms: | glistening sheeny lustrous shining glossy | |
Examples: | "glistening 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" |
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Related terms: | bright | |
2. | [ adjective ] made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | |
Synonyms: | bright shining lustrous burnished | |
Examples: | "bright silver candlesticks" "a burnished brass knocker" "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves" "rows of shining glasses" "shiny black patents" |
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Related terms: | polished | |
3. | [ adjective ] having a shiny surface or coating | |
Synonyms: | glazed | |
Examples: | "glazed fabrics" "glazed doughnuts" |
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Related terms: | unglazed glossy icy glassy | |
4. | [ adjective ] abounding with sunlight | |
Synonyms: | sunny sunshiny shining bright | |
Examples: | "a bright sunny day" "one shining morning"- John Muir "when it is warm and shiny" |
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Related terms: | clear | |
Similar spelling: |
shinny shin Shain Shinn Shein shanny shawny sheeny shun Shan Shon Shen shoo-in Shana Shane Shani Shaun Shawn Shean Sheen Shena Shina Shine Shona Shoun shahn Shayne Shayna Shenna Shanna Shanae Shonna Shaina Shehan shimmy shammy Shahan |