English dictionary
shiny
adjectivePronunciation
ˈʃaɪni
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- reflecting light
adjective
- having a shiny surface or coating
adjective
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
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