Dictionary Entry
shining
shining is a 7-letter English word with 9 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: of Shine. Face value is 11 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 11 · Words With Friends 13 · 9 senses
Definitions
- 1present participle
of Shine
- 2adjective
Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
- 3adjective
Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.
- 4adjective
Having the surface smooth and polished; -- said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.
- 5noun
Emission or reflection of light.
- 6noun
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
"the shining of shoes provided a meager living"
"every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing"
Synonyms
- 7adjective
reflecting light
"glistening bodies of swimmers"
"the horse's glossy coat"
- 8adjective
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
"bright silver candlesticks"
"a burnished brass knocker"
- 9adjective
marked by exceptional merit
"had shining virtues and few faults"
"a shining example"
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