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shiny

adjective

reflecting light

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈʃaɪni

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. reflecting light

    “glistening bodies of swimmers”

adjective

  1. having a shiny surface or coating

    “glazed fabrics”

adjective

  1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    “bright silver candlesticks”

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Example Sentences

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
glazed fabrics
glazed doughnuts
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

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