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

Others like to tear down and replace the old with things bright, shiny and new. — Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

Scatter the olives and pistachios over, season generously with Aleppo pepper and a couple of pinches of flaky salt, and finish it off with one last shiny drizzle of oil. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The second number tells you whether or not the alloy also has 10% nickel—which can make stainless steel shinier and more corrosion resistant. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026

So who might clutch a shiny gold statuette onstage at the 2026 Primetime Emmys? — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 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