shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē 

shinier; shiniest

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

Synonyms of shiny

• shining
• glowing
• luminous
• bright
• dazzling
• gleaming
• radiant
• shimmering
• brilliant
• lustrous

Examples of shiny in a Sentence

we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls

Recent Examples on the Web

The shiny designer puffer with the beige logo'd patch on the sleeve. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026

And rosemary and coconut oils soothe the scalp and leave locks softer and shinier. — Dana Oliver, Parents, 30 June 2026

Cindy Crawford's signature supermodel blowout makes her hair look healthy, shiny, and bouncy. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026

They’re designed to make hair look healthier, shinier and more vibrant without permanently changing the color, and most also help cut frizz. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shiny

• briny
• piney
• spiny
• tiny
• sunshiny

Kids Definition

shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē 

shinier; shiniest

: having a smooth glossy surface

a shiny new car