Shining

['ʃaɪnɪŋ]

Definition

(noun.) 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'.

(adj.) marked by exceptional merit; 'had shining virtues and few faults'; 'a shining example' .

Typed by Blanche--From WordNet

Definition

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shine

(a.) Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.

(a.) Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.

(a.) Having the surface smooth and polished; -- said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.

(n.) Emission or reflection of light.

Checker: Raymond

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Beaming, glittering, radiant, resplendent, effulgent, glowing, lucid, luminous, BRIGHT, shiny.[2]. Illustrious, splendid, conspicuous, distinguished.

Inputed by Josiah

Examples

Typist: Morton

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