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Shining

🔄 Synonyms of "Shining"

13 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
lustrousAs if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.
clearverbTransparent in colour.
brightnounEmitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
polishedMade smooth or shiny by polishing.
burnishedPolished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher).
glisteningnounThe appearance of something that glistens.
sunshiny(figurative) Cheerful; happy; pleasant.
glossynounHaving a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
shinynounReflecting light.
polishingnounThat makes shiny or smooth.
sheenynounHaving a sheen; glossy.
sunnynoun(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.
superiornounHigher in rank, status, or quality.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Shining"

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WordDefinition
shinynounReflecting light.
brightverbEmitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
lustrousAs if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.
glisteningnounThe appearance of something that glistens.
glossynounHaving a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.
clearverbTransparent in colour.
sunshiny(figurative) Cheerful; happy; pleasant.
sunnynoun(of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.
polishedMade smooth or shiny by polishing.
polishingnounThat makes shiny or smooth.
burnishedPolished, made shiny by rubbing (especially with a burnisher).
superiornounHigher in rank, status, or quality.
sheenynounHaving a sheen; glossy.
lucentnounEmitting light; shining, luminous.
illuminating(figuratively) Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.
aglow(sometimes figurative) glowing; radiant
brilliantverb(transitive) To cut (a diamond) with many facets, to make it into a brilliant.
brightestEmitting much light; visually dazzling; luminous, lucent, radiant.
agleamGlowing with subdued light.
glossverb(transitive) To give a gloss or sheen to.

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