Definitions

shining

[shahy-ning] / ˈʃaɪ nɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

bright

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gleaming glistening luminous radiant shimmering

WEAK

effulgent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dark dim dull

WEAK

gloomy

ADJECTIVE

illustrious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brilliant glorious splendid

STRONG

distinguished

WEAK

eminent remarkable

Antonyms

WEAK

dark gloomy

ADJECTIVE

glowing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bright brilliant conspicuous glistening incandescent luminous lustrous radiant scintillating shiny sparkling

STRONG

beaming coruscating glazed glossy sleek

WEAK

agleam effulgent iridescent irradiant lambent lucent nitid noticeable opalescent phosphorescent refulgent relucent resplendent rutilant splendent splendorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cloudy dark dim dull gloomy matte normal obscure stupid typical unaware unintelligent

STRONG

rough

Example Sentences

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There’s far more to the story than Spikevax, though Covid revenue was undeniably the shining star of the latest earnings report.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Your skin is slightly shining from perspiration, but you barely feel the heat because you get to enjoy the cold deliciousness of a frozen yogurt pop.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Now they just need wins on the scoreboard, lots of them, enough to restore faith in what was once one of this city’s shining basketball operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Electricity has to be available all the time - not just when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She dropped her hands, tears shining on her cheeks in the candlelight.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

shining

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