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

• 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

And her chihuahua, Betty, had pink glittery nails and a pink glittery collar, and her shiny name tag. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025

Can a record be shiny and also kind of earthy and spare, in the whole? —Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025

Any fix is temporary because the American mentality will not allow it the time to become rooted in the foundation of the Ryder Cup program, easily discarded at the first moment of failure for something newer and shinier. —Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

This helps to prevent buildup and keeps your stovetop looking shiny and new. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 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