shining

/'ʃainiɳ/
Adjective
  1. reflecting light
    • glistening bodies of swimmers
    • the horse's glossy coat
    • lustrous auburn hair
    • saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
    • shining white enamel
  2. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
    • bright silver candlesticks
    • a burnished brass knocker
    • she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
    • rows of shining glasses
    • shiny black patents
  3. marked by exceptional merit
    • had shining virtues and few faults
    • a shining example
Noun
  1. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
    • the shining of shoes provided a meager living
    • every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing

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The sun is shining brightly on the lake.