shinier; shiniest
1
: having a smooth glossy surface
shiny new shoes
2
a
: bright with the rays of the sun : sunshiny
b
: filled with light
3
: rubbed or worn smooth
4
: lustrous with natural secretions
a shiny nose
shininess noun

Examples of shiny in a Sentence

we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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His seemingly unbridled approach to the now very colorful, large, and shiny watches in the current Breitling catalog was one worry. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 Similarly to purple shampoos can help keep blonde hair more icy than yellow, these formulas help neutralize the telltale orange and yellow tones that can appear in brown hair in order to keep the color rich and shiny. Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024 This innovative hair dryer offers rapid drying capabilities without exposing your hair to damaging heat, ensuring that your locks remain healthy, shiny, and vibrant after each use. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024 The addition of corn syrup helps ensure your icing will be not only shiny but soft to the bite. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shiny 

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shiny was in 1558

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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

shiny

adjective
shinier; shiniest
: having a smooth glossy surface
a shiny new car

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