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Meaning of 'shining' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Shining [ a.]
- Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
- Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.
- Having the surface smooth and polished; -- said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.
2 . Shining [ n.]
- Emission or reflection of light.
3 . Shining [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Shine

Meaning of 'shining' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . shining [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
Example in sentence:
  • every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing;
  • the shining of shoes provided a meager living
2 . shining [ s]
Meaning (2):
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
Example in sentence:
  • a burnished brass knocker;
  • bright silver candlesticks;
  • rows of shining glasses;
  • she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves;
  • shiny black patents
Meaning (3):
- marked by exceptional merit
Example in sentence:
  • a shining example;
  • had shining virtues and few faults
Meaning (4):
- reflecting light
Example in sentence:
  • glistening bodies of swimmers;
  • lustrous auburn hair;
  • saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet;
  • shining white enamel;
  • the horse's glossy coat

Nearby Words:

shiah shibboleth shide shie shied shiel shield shield-bearer shielddrake shielded

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