• Shining

    Pronunciation

    Full definition of shining

    Adjective

    shining

    1. Emitting light.
      • 1913, Joseph C. Lincoln, Mr. Pratt's Patients Chapter 1, 'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with light green streaks where the shoal showed.
    2. Reflecting light.
    3. Having a high polish or sheen.
    4. Having exceptional merit.
      a shining example

    Verb

    shining
    1. Present participle of shine

    Noun

    shining

    (plural shinings)
    1. A bright emission of light; a gleam.
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