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

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

4. Adjective. Reflecting light. "Shining white enamel"
Exact synonyms: Glistening, Glossy, Lustrous, Sheeny, Shiny
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. emitting or reflecting light [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shining

shingle oak
shingle tree
shinglier
shingling
shingling
shingly
Shingon
shinguard
shinguards
shinier
shinies
shiniest
shinily
shininess
shininesses
shining (current term)
shiningly
shining clubmoss
Shining Path
shining sumac
shining willow
shinleaf
shinleafs
shinleaves
shinne
shinned
shinneries
shinnery
shinnes
shinney

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