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- Dictionaryshining/ˈʃʌɪnɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. giving out or reflecting bright light: "a shining expanse of water" Similar Opposite
- 2. brilliant or excellent at something: "he has set a shining example with his model behaviour"
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sending out or reflecting light: a shining silver cup. People described seeing a bright, shining light. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. having or giving out strong light. bright A bright light was shining through the gloom.
The meaning of SHINING is emitting or reflecting light. How to use shining in a sentence.
Shining definition: radiant; gleaming; bright. . See examples of SHINING used in a sentence.
Definition of 'shining' Word Frequency. shining. (ʃaɪnɪŋ ) 1. adjective. A shining achievement or quality is a very good one which should be greatly admired. She is a shining example to us all. The space-rocket project has had a shining success. Synonyms: outstanding, glorious, splendid, leading More Synonyms of shining. 2. See also shine.
n. 1. Brightness from a source of light; radiance. 2. Brightness from reflected light; luster. 3. A shoeshine. 4. Excellence in quality or appearance; splendor. 5. Fair weather: rain or shine. 6. shines Informal Pranks or tricks. 7. Slang Whiskey; moonshine. 8. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a black person. Idioms:
The meaning of SHINE is to emit rays of light. How to use shine in a sentence. to emit rays of light; to be bright by reflection of light; to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished…
How to use . shining in a sentenceAs Randy notes, “Maybe there is a value in shining a light on this and asking the questions.”
noun. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it. “the shining of shoes provided a meager living”. synonyms: polishing. see more. adjective. reflecting light. “ shining white enamel”. synonyms: glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny.
SHINING meaning: 1 : producing or reflecting a bright, steady light; 2 : excellent or perfect.
The warm sun was shining on us. He thought that a wonderful light was shining around him. Her dark shining hair was pulled back loosely with bejeweled combs and hung in loose curls down her back. He is gorgeously clothed and carries shining weapons. You were my knight in shining armor.
