shiny

[ shahy-nee ]

adjective

shinier, shiniest.

1. bright or glossy in appearance.

   Synonyms: gleaming, shining, brilliant

2. filled with light, as by sunshine.

   Synonyms: gleaming, shining, brilliant

3. rubbed or worn to a glossy smoothness, as clothes.

shiny

/ ˈʃaɪnɪ /

adjective

1. glossy or polished; bright
2. (of clothes or material) worn to a smooth and glossy state, as by continual rubbing

Derived Forms

• ˈshininess, noun

Other Words From

• shini·ly adverb
• shini·ness noun
• un·shiny adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shiny¹

First recorded in 1580–90; shine ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

At the end of the short trail, the fuel offered inside Saar’s compact service station, a shiny tin shack sheltered among trees, is spiritual nourishment.

From Los Angeles Times

Carney revealed it on Friday during his first speech as prime minister when he hearkened back - with a shiny polish - to the origins of this former colony.

From BBC

Everyone’s fascinated by the shiny new object — and sometimes rightfully so — but often it’s the player who seemingly comes out of nowhere who is most impactful.

From Los Angeles Times

Ship a bunch of 1980s weapons to Ukraine, then demand billions to "replenish" them with shiny new models.

From Salon

She assured me of its quality, and I confirmed it: shiny eyes, bright red gills, firm, smooth skin.

From Salon

Related Words

• gleaming
• glossy
• lustrous
• polished
• slick
• sparkling