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
Examples of shiny in a Sentence
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Rudolph is ostracized by other reindeer because he was born with a shiny, glowing red nose.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Coach Luxe Refined Calf Leather Bandit Crossbody This shiny crossbody bag has an adjustable leather strap for a just-right fit.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
There also are outfits in sets, for example a pink shiny skirt for $25 paired with a sparkly faux fur silver sweater for $32 for children aged 1 to 6.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
Track Star Miu Miu’s version of a track suit is worn with a pair of shiny loafers, a cloche hat and a faux fur stole.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Coach Luxe Refined Calf Leather Bandit Crossbody This shiny crossbody bag has an adjustable leather strap for a just-right fit.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
There also are outfits in sets, for example a pink shiny skirt for $25 paired with a sparkly faux fur silver sweater for $32 for children aged 1 to 6.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
Track Star Miu Miu’s version of a track suit is worn with a pair of shiny loafers, a cloche hat and a faux fur stole.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shiny
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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