shining

Letters that make shining

s, g, n, h, i are letters that make 'shining'

Words within shining

shin, hi, hin, ng, in, HI, IN, In, Ni are words within 'shining'


4 possible definitions for 'shining'

Shining as "marked by exceptional merit"

Under this definition, shining is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to shining

superior is similar to shining.

Example of shining used within this context

"had shining virtues and few faults", "a shining example"


Shining as "the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it"

Under this definition, shining is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

polishing has the same meaning as shining

shining as a type

'shining' can be a type of work.

Types of shining

shoeshine is a type of shining.

Derivatives of shining

smoothen, shine, polish, smooth are derivatives of 'shining'.

Example of shining used within this context

"the shining of shoes provided a meager living", "every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing"


Shining as "made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing, reflecting a sheen or glow"

Under this definition, shining is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

lustrous, shiny, bright, burnished have the same meaning as 'shining'

Derivatives of shining

luster, effulgence, refulgence, shininess, sheen, luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminousness, radiance, radiancy, shine, light, luminance, lustre, refulgency are derivatives of 'shining'.

Similar to shining

polished is similar to shining.

Example of shining used within this context

"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"


Shining as "reflecting light"

Under this definition, shining is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

glossy, glistening, lustrous, sheeny, shiny have the same meaning as 'shining'

Derivatives of shining

luster, shininess, sheen, polish, glossiness, burnish, gloss, lustre are derivatives of 'shining'.

Similar to shining

bright is similar to shining.

Example of shining used within this context

"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"



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