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/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ · shin·ing
verb
- To emit light. The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.
- To reflect light. The polished surface was shining in the sunlight.
- To distinguish oneself; to excel. My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.
verb
- To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something). He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.
- To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing. The batsman carefully shined the ball before the match.
noun
- A bright emission of light; a gleam. There was a shining light in the distance, guiding us through the darkness.
adjective
- Emitting light. The shining stars filled the night sky.
- Reflecting light. The shining surface of the lake reflected the surrounding trees.
- Having a high polish or sheen. The shining car looked brand new.
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Did you know? The word 'shining' has been used in various contexts, including literature and poetry, to describe something that is radiant and full of light. For example, in William Wordsworth's poem 'The Prelude', he writes, 'The shining morning sun, / With all its splendor, and its glory, / Did shine upon the lake.'