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shiny
/ˈʃaɪni/
[/ˈʃaɪni/]
bright and reflecting light
Beginneradjective
Definition
Shiny means having a bright surface that reflects light.
Example
He polished the car until it was shiny.
He polished the car until it was shiny.
Etymology
From 'shine', from Old English 'scinan', plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common adjective for surfaces that reflect light.