American English pronunciation
How to pronounce shining
IPA transcription: ['ʃaɪnɪŋ]
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Noun
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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”
Verb
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be shiny, as if wet
“His eyes were glistening”
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be bright by reflecting or casting light
“Drive carefully--the wet road reflects”
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climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
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make (a surface) shine
“shine the silver, please”
“polish my shoes”
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emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
“The sun shone bright that day”
“The fire beamed on their faces”
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have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”
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touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
“Light fell on her face”
“The sun shone on the fields”
“The light struck the golden necklace”
“A strange sound struck my ears”
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be distinguished or eminent
“His talent shines”
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be clear and obvious
“A shining example”
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throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
“Shine the light on that window, please”
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experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
“She was beaming with joy”
“Her face radiated with happiness”
Adjective
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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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marked by exceptional merit
“had shining virtues and few faults”
“a shining example”
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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”
Usage examples
- Its throat and chest are a more glittering green with a shining green belly.
- A Indian sitting in the floor of a room with sun shining in on her back side she is wearing a black shirt red scarf and working yarn through her fingers
- The Shining Stars program was introduced in partnership with the International Star Registry.
- Her eyes were shining.
- The shining gem was exhilarating to behold as it sparkled.
- The shining gem was exhilarating to behold as it sparkled.
- Above the tower a yellow sun is shining in blue sky.
- The song "Sunday Shining" by Finley Quaye is partially based on the song.
- The shining gem was exhilarating to behold as it sparkled.
- It was a cute little puppy, with huge shining eyes.