adj
shining
SHEYE-nihng
adj
1
Giving off or reflecting bright light.
"The shining lake stretched out before them."
2
Outstandingly good; a standout example.
"She was a shining example of dedication."
How to Use Shining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBright and gleaming, or (figuratively) outstanding and admirable.
Common pairings
a shining example
shining armour
Word Forms
more shining comparative, shininger comparative, shinings plural, most shining superlative, shiningest superlative
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