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Definition of Shining
1. Noun. The work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it. "Every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing"
Exact synonyms: Polishing
Generic synonyms: Work
Specialized synonyms: Shoeshine
Derivative terms: Polish, Shine
Generic synonyms: Work
Specialized synonyms: Shoeshine
Derivative terms: Polish, Shine
2. Adjective. Marked by exceptional merit. "A shining example"
Similar to: Superior
3. Adjective. Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow. "Shiny black patents"
Exact synonyms: Bright, Burnished, Lustrous, Shiny
Similar to: Polished
Derivative terms: Brightness, Shine, Shininess
Similar to: Polished
Derivative terms: Brightness, Shine, Shininess
4. Adjective. Reflecting light. "Shining white enamel"
Exact synonyms: Glistening, Glossy, Lustrous, Sheeny, Shiny
Similar to: Bright
Derivative terms: Glossiness, Lustre, Sheen, Shininess
Similar to: Bright
Derivative terms: Glossiness, Lustre, Sheen, Shininess
Definition of Shining
1. a. Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
2. n. Emission or reflection of light.
Definition of Shining
1. Adjective. Emitting light. ¹
2. Adjective. Reflecting light. ¹
3. Adjective. Having a high polish or sheen. ¹
4. Adjective. Having exceptional merit. ¹
5. Verb. (present participle of shine) ¹
6. Noun. A bright emission of light; a gleam. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shining
1. emitting or reflecting light [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shining
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