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shining
adjective
noun
reflecting light
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ˈʃaɪnɪŋ
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adjective
reflecting light
“glistening bodies of swimmers”
adjective
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
“bright silver candlesticks”
adjective
marked by exceptional merit
“had shining virtues and few faults”
noun
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
“the shining of shoes provided a meager living”
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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
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
had shining virtues and few faults
a shining example
the shining of shoes provided a meager living
every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
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