shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē How to pronounce shiny (audio)
shinier; shiniest
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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

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we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Trump couldn’t stop himself Hearing his taste criticized, all his beautiful, shiny gold mocked — by Obama of all people — was rage-bait that Trump could not ignore. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 In a city that seems to always chase what’s shiny and new, some of us truly cherish those familiar local restaurants that have held on for years — feeding generations of families. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 The chemical formula also contains silica and silicone powders to absorb excess oil and blur shine—a nice bonus for shiny T-zones. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Oct. 2026 The image appears to include a shiny brain, a blue tube resembling a sea creature, fleshy tissue, and a yellow sac that could be a honeycomb, coral, earwax—in short, anything. — Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shiny

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shiny was in 1558

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shiny

adjective
ˈshī-nē How to pronounce shiny (audio)
shinier; shiniest
: having a smooth glossy surface
a shiny new car
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