shiny

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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

shininess

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noun

shin·​i·​ness

ˈshīnēnə̇s, 

-īnin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being shiny

hard days … have taken off the shininess of youth

—Mary Deasy

Synonyms of shiny

Adjective

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

Examples of shiny in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Modern White and Gray Kitchen Pair shiny modern white and gray cabinets with a large wood accent wall to add layers to a hyper-modern kitchen. —Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026

This serum is giving me lightweight, bouncy, shiny curls WITHOUT the oily feeling/look. —Emma Greene, InStyle, 4 June 2026

With her shiny uniform and interpretive gesturing, the Campbell native has gathered a small crowd. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026

How Often To Clean Chrome Fixtures A quick wipe down once a week keeps them shiny and prevents buildup. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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