word
Shining
SHY-nihng
/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shining
Dictionary meaning
Reflecting light.
Examples
- Had shining virtues and few faults.
- The shining of shoes provided a meager living.
Synonyms: glossy
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