Synonyms for
Shining
Definition
giving out or reflecting bright light; radiating happiness or good health
Synonyms & similar words
shine
clamber
smoothen
glistening
sputter
struggle
glitter
radiate
strike
sheeny
bright
polishing
skin
glisten
shin
gleam
shinny
burnished
glossy
reflect
smooth
fall
lustrous
shiny
glow
gleaming
glittering
sparkling
lustrous
shimmering
radiant
beaming
effulgent
flashing
glowing
incandescent
luminous
sunny
vibrant
brilliant
dazzling
glimmering
lambent
resplendent
shiny
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- shining star
- shining example
- shining armor
- shining light
- shining moment
- shining surface
- shining brightly
Word family
Usage note
Shining is primarily used as an adjective to describe something emitting or reflecting light. It can also be used as a present participle of the verb 'to shine'.
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Example sentences
- The stars were shining in the night sky.
- My clean teeth were shining in the sunlight.
- The diamond on her ring was shining brightly.
- The sun was shining on the beach.
- The polished floor was shining like a mirror.
Quotes
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. - Helen Keller
The stars are the street lights of eternity. - Unknown
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus Aurelius