shining

[shahy-ning]

adjective

1. radiant; gleaming; bright.

   Synonyms: effulgent

2. resplendent; brilliant.

   shining talents.

   Synonyms: lustrous

3. conspicuously fine.

   a shining example.

   Synonyms: splendid, prime, eminent, distinguished, outstanding

Other Word Forms

• shiningly adverb
• self-shining adjective
• unshining adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shining¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English s(c)hininge, schininde, Old English scinende; shine ¹, -ing ²

Synonym Study

See bright.

Example Sentences

By shining a light on how to remain productive and make your money work harder as you age, we might do a better job preparing for the chance that we’ll live to 100.

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Even in the aftermath of the attack, Ama’s eyes are shining as she looks at me.

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Penelope removed her knitted cap and shook out her shining auburn hair, which matched the Incorrigible children’s hair as perfectly as one sock matches its mate.

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But now the shining sea of girl heads in the dining hall boasted hair of all different colors....

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Six shining eyes gazed longingly at the forest; at least, that is what she imagined the children felt.

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