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

She’s surrounded by shiny gold and platinum records, evidence of a fruitful career. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Make big appliances blend into your kitchen design Clearing the counters is a great start, but the real visual heavyweights are your refrigerator and dishwasher, and a shiny stainless fridge can dominate a room in a way no toaster ever could. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

Her makeup, featuring a glossy lip and eyes framed in shiny green shadow, was done by Akikoowada. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

However, the finish is slightly shiny, and the product may be too greasy for oily skin overall. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 21 Oct. 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