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 show is a humorous, achingly accurate portrayal of two weary immigrant women who’ve seen the shiny promise of a better life wear off quick. —Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025

The TikTok-beloved Dyson Supersonic is designed to protect hair from extreme heat damage and frizz while leaving locks extra smooth and shiny. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025

On the occasion, the store opens its doors early to help shoppers tap into their inner HomeGoods Holiday Carol, the alter ego of shoppers who can’t wait to stock up on the newest, cutest, sparkliest, shiniest items to dress their space in ahead of Thanksgiving and Christmas. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025

Keep your hair smooth and shiny during winter with this can’t-miss set. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shiny

• briny
• piney
• spiny
• tiny
• consignee
• sunshiny

Kids Definition

shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē 

shinier; shiniest

: having a smooth glossy surface

a shiny new car