shining
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Pronunciation
- IPA /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
Noun
shining noun
- A bright emission of light; a gleam.
Verb
shining verb
- To emit light.
- To reflect light.
- To distinguish oneself; to excel.“My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.”
- To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
shining verb
- To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).“He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.”
- To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
Adjective
shining adjective
- Emitting light.
- Reflecting light.
- Having a high polish or sheen.
- Having exceptional merit.“a shining example”
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Synonyms
excelbeamglowradiatebuffburnishfurbishpolishwaxgleamglintglistenglitterreflectsmoothsmoothenglowingluminous
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