shiny meaning and definition

SHINY adjective

Definition of shiny (adjective)

1. reflecting light
   • "glistening bodies of swimmers"; "the horse's glossy coat"; "lustrous auburn hair"; "saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet"; "shining white enamel"
   • synonyms: glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shining
2. having a shiny surface or coating
   • "glazed fabrics"; "glazed doughnuts"
   • synonyms: glazed
   • antonym: unglazed
3. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
   • "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents"
   • synonyms: bright, burnished, lustrous, shining