Shiny Definition & Meaning

shiny
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. having a shiny surface or coating; "glazed fabrics"; "glazed doughnuts"
  3. 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"

Synonyms for shiny

bright adv

with brightness; "the stars shone brilliantly

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burnished adj

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks

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clear adv

completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night

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glassy adj

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness; "the glassy surface of the lake

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glazed adj

(used of eyes) lacking liveliness; "empty eyes"; "a glassy stare

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glistening adj

reflecting light; "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair

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glossy adj

(of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and glossy especially by pressing between rollers

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icy adj

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; "a frigid greeting"; "got a frosty reception

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lustrous adj

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks

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polished adj

perfected or made shiny and smooth; "his polished prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes

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"Shiny" in song lyrics

See how shiny is used in real songs:

  • "We kicked it for a couple of months and everything was shiny"
    Big Mike — Get Over That
  • "You're shiny"
    The Cross Movement feat. Michelle Bonilla — Lord You Are
  • "Come down and get your brand new, ha, shiny"
    Insane Clown Posse — Play With Me

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Usage tips for "shiny"

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Frequently asked questions

What does shiny mean?
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" having a shiny surface or coating; "glazed fabrics"; "glazed doughnuts" 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
What part of speech is shiny?
Shiny is an adjective.
How many definitions does shiny have?
Shiny has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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