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What does shining mean?

shining

— adjective marked by exceptional merit had shining virtues and few faults a shining example — noun (= polishing) the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it the shining of shoes provided a meager living every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing — adjective (= bright, burnished, lustrous, shiny) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow 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 — adjective (= glistening, glossy, lustrous, shiny) reflecting light 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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shining English » English

bright brilliant glittering radiant shiny gleaming splendid sparkling lustrous luminous glowing glossy blazing glistening resplendent polished polishing dazzling clear brightness twinkling burning beaming vivid sleek sheeny lovely light glitter splendour smooth slippery shine refulgent radiating radiance lucid glorious glimmering glaring fulgent flashing enchanting charming burnished brilliance agleam wonderful warming transparent