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shining

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, <i>shining</i> lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, <i>shining</i> armor.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

    noun.act

    Examples
    The shining of shoes provided a meager living.
    Synonyms polishing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Emission or reflection of light.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. marked by exceptional merit

    adj.all

    Examples
    Had shining virtues and few faults.
    A shining example.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    adj.all

    Examples
    Rows of shining glasses.
    Synonyms bright burnished lustrous shiny

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. reflecting light

    adj.all

    Examples
    Shining white enamel.
    Synonyms glistening glossy lustrous sheeny shiny

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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