Synonyms for

Shining

Verb / ˈʃaɪnɪŋ / Another word for shining — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

giving out or reflecting bright light; radiating happiness or good health

Synonyms & similar words

glitter glow shine clamber beam glistening skin glisten scramble glossy polishing shin fall gleam strike reflect smooth glint struggle sheeny shiny sputter shinny bright burnished gleaming glittering sparkling lustrous shimmering radiant beaming effulgent flashing glowing incandescent luminous sunny vibrant brilliant dazzling glimmering lambent resplendent shiny

Synonyms by register

Formal

radiant luminous brilliant effulgent

Informal

sparkly gleaming glittering shiny

Literary

effulgent resplendent lustrous

Antonyms

dull dim dark gloomy faded matte lusterless

Common collocations

  • shining star
  • shining example
  • shining armor
  • shining light
  • shining moment
  • shining surface
  • shining brightly

Word family

noun shine
verb shine
adjective shining
adverb shiningly

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'.

Example sentences

  1. The stars were shining in the night sky.
  2. My clean teeth were shining in the sunlight.
  3. The diamond on her ring was shining brightly.
  4. The sun was shining on the beach.
  5. 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

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