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

William suited up in a black velvet double-breasted suit jacket, white button-down shirt, black bow tie, matching slacks, and shiny dress shoes. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

And rightfully so, as the pieces are durable, shiny, and often unique. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

The harder test comes when something looks bright, shiny and exciting. — Tiffany Loe, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Her hair is styled simply—straight, shiny, and side-parted, left down to flow freely. — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 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