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   shining

   /ˈʃʌɪnɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. giving out or reflecting bright light: "a shining expanse of water" Similar gleamingbrightilluminatedlitlightedablazebrilliantlustrousglowingglintingsparklingcoruscatingtwinklingflickeringglitteringglisteningshimmeringflashingdazzlingglaringluminousluminescentincandescentphosphorescentfluorescentliterary:glisteringirradiantlucentlucidlambentrare:effulgentrefulgentfulguratingOpposite dark
   • 2. brilliant or excellent at something: "he has set a shining example with his model behaviour"

   Derivatives

   • 1. shiningly adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shiningShining Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHINING is emitting or reflecting light. How to use shining in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHINING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SHINING definition: 1. sending out or reflecting light: 2. looking bright and happy: 3. excellent in a way that…. Learn more.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › shiningShining - definition of shining by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. Brightness from a source of light; radiance. 2. Brightness from reflected light; luster. 3. A shoeshine. 4. Excellence in quality or appearance; splendor. 5. Fair weather: rain or shine. 6. shines Informal Pranks or tricks. 7. Slang Whiskey; moonshine. 8. Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a black person. Idioms:

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHINING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. used to say that an achievement or quality is a very good one which should be greatly admired; outstanding. a shining example to someone. The space-rocket project has been a shining success. She is a shining example to us all. 2. very bright and clear due to reflecting light; gleaming.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shiningShining - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of shining. noun. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it. “the shining of shoes provided a meager living”. synonyms: polishing. see more. adjective. reflecting light. “ shining white enamel”.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › shining_adjshining, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective shining. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.