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shin·y
 shiny
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- pronunciation:
- shaI
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- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
shinier, shiniest |
| definition: |
When something is shiny, it has a smooth surface that seems to send out light. Things made of smooth metal, like rings and other jewelry, are often shiny.
My parents bought a new metal fridge with two big shiny doors.Lara's mother owns a shiny necklace made out of silver.The surface of the lake was shiny in the sun.
- synonyms:
- bright, glowing
- similar words:
- brilliant, gleaming, sparkling
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| related words: |
golden, vivid |
| derivation: |
shininess (n.) |
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