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shining

[shahy-ning] / ˈʃaɪ nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
bright
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gleaming glistening luminous radiant shimmering
WEAK
effulgent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dark dim dull
WEAK
gloomy
ADJECTIVE
illustrious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliant glorious splendid
STRONG
distinguished
WEAK
eminent remarkable
Antonyms
WEAK
dark gloomy
ADJECTIVE
glowing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bright brilliant conspicuous glistening incandescent luminous lustrous radiant scintillating shiny sparkling
STRONG
beaming coruscating glazed glossy sleek
WEAK
agleam effulgent iridescent irradiant lambent lucent nitid noticeable opalescent phosphorescent refulgent relucent resplendent rutilant splendent splendorous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy dark dim dull gloomy matte normal obscure stupid typical unaware unintelligent
STRONG
rough

Example Sentences

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By shining lasers through the material and studying how the reflected light changed in color, wavelength, etc., they confirmed that chiral phonons in quartz produce a significant magnetic field.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

In fact, a shining moment for sellers could be happening now.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Electricity has to be available all the time - not just when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Now they just need wins on the scoreboard, lots of them, enough to restore faith in what was once one of this city’s shining basketball operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Even in the aftermath of the attack, Ama’s eyes are shining as she looks at me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer