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   Shin·ing

   /ˈSHīniNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. giving out or reflecting bright light: "a shining expanse of water" Similar gleamingbrightilluminatedlitlightedablazebrilliantlustrousglowingglintingsparklingcoruscatingtwinklingflickeringglitteringglisteningshimmeringflashingdazzlingglaringluminousluminescentincandescentphosphorescentfluorescentliterary:glisteringirradiantlucentlucidlambentrare:effulgentrefulgentfulguratingOpposite dark
   • 2. brilliant or excellent at something: "he has set a shining example with his model behavior"

   Derivatives

   • 1. shiningly adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shineShine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHINE is to emit rays of light. How to use shine in a sentence. to emit rays of light; to be bright by reflection of light; to be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished…

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHINING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. used to say that an achievement or quality is a very good one which should be greatly admired; outstanding. a shining example to someone. The space-rocket project has been a shining success. She is a shining example to us all. 2. very bright and clear due to reflecting light; gleaming.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › shiningShining - definition of shining by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Brightness from a source of light; radiance. 2. Brightness from reflected light; luster. 3. A shoeshine. 4. Excellence in quality or appearance; splendor. 5. Fair weather: rain or shine. 6. shines Informal Pranks or tricks. 7. Slang Whiskey; moonshine. 8. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a black person. Idioms:

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › shiningShining Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of SHINING. 1. : producing or reflecting a bright, steady light. a shining star. 2. : excellent or perfect. Her latest movie is a shining example of what a film can be. a shining success.

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   Shining definition: . See examples of SHINING used in a sentence.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › shiningShining Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Giving off or reflecting light; radiant; bright. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Brilliant; splendid. A shining example. Webster's New World. Having a high polish or sheen. Wiktionary. Having exceptional merit. A shining example. Wiktionary. Synonyms: splendent. sparkling. sleek. phosphorescent. opalescent. noticeable. splendorous. nitid.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shiningShining - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of shining. noun. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it. “the shining of shoes provided a meager living” synonyms: polishing. see more. adjective. reflecting light. “ shining white enamel” synonyms: glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny. bright.