What is the meaning of shiny?

adjective

  • Reflecting light.
    • usage: "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"
  • Having a shiny surface or coating.
    • usage: "glazed fabrics"; "glazed doughnuts"
  • Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow.
    • usage: "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"
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