shiny
adjective
bright or glossy in appearance.
shinier
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comparativeof shiny.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Sometimes, the lump becomes a slightly smaller and shinier lump, marginally less ugly than it was on the ground.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ormat’s market cap is modest compared with shinier energy upstarts, at around $8 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Gold and silver are physical stores of value that investors can view as a hedge against the U.S. dollar, and both metals have grown shinier as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts have weakened the dollar.
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
Ever shivered your way through an icy shower just for the sake of shinier hair?
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
And, in the pride in her eyes, he saw a shinier, better version of himself.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
