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shining

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  • IPA /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

Noun

shining noun

  1. A bright emission of light; a gleam.

Verb

shining verb

  1. To emit light.
  2. To reflect light.
  3. 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.”
  4. To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.

shining verb

  1. To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).“He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.”
  2. To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.

Adjective

shining adjective

  1. Emitting light.
  2. Reflecting light.
  3. Having a high polish or sheen.
  4. Having exceptional merit.“a shining example”

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