shiny
ˈʃaɪni
shiniershiniest
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Definition of shiny - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
reflective qualityreflecting light smoothly and brightly
  • The shiny surface of the table was spotless.
glossy lustrous
2.
qualityUSexcellent or remarkable in qualityUS
  • She gave a shiny performance in the play.
excellent outstanding remarkable
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Expressions with shiny

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very intelligent or cheerful in nature
Her smile was bright as a shiny new button.
very shiny and clean like a new penny
The car was bright as a shiny penny after washing.
prone to losing focus due to trivial attractions
He gets distracted by shiny objects and forgets his responsibilities.
new and exciting object or gadget
He couldn't wait to show off his shiny new toy to his friends.
extremely clean or in perfect condition
The kitchen was bright as a shiny new pin.
not bright or reflective in appearance
The non-shiny fabric looked soft and comfortable.

Origin of shiny

Old English, scīnan (to shine) + -y (characterized by)

Terms with shiny included in their meaning

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science
chemical element that is shiny and conducts electricity
metaladj.
composition
made from hard shiny elements like iron or aluminum
cleaning product
substance for making surfaces shiny and smooth
shine
make a surface smooth and shiny by rubbing
materials
precious metal with a shiny grayish-white color
art
shiny gray color
silveradj.
colors
having a shiny gray color
silveradj.
material
made from the shiny grey metal used in jewelry

Examples of shiny in a sentence

  • She wore a shiny dress to the party.
  • His shiny skills impressed the entire team.
  • The shiny features of the new software were praised by users.

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  1. French:brillant, remarquable, ...
  2. German:glänzend, ...
  3. Italian:splendente, brillante, ...
  4. Spanish:reluciente, destacada, ...
  5. Portuguese:reluzente, ...
  6. Chinese:闪亮的, 出色的, ...
  7. Japanese:光沢のある, 素晴らしい, ...
  8. Arabic:لامِع, رائع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַבְרִיק, מְצוּיָן, ...
  10. Russian:блестящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:блискучий, чудовий, ...
  12. Hindi:चमकदार, उत्कृष्ट, ...

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