Shining meaning

What does “shining” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“shining” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it.

shining

noun

  1. 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”

    Synonymspolishing

adjective

  1. marked by exceptional merit

    “had shining virtues and few faults”

    “a shining example”

  2. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    “bright silver candlesticks”

    “a burnished brass knocker”

  3. reflecting light

    “glistening bodies of swimmers”

    “the horse's glossy coat”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University