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

Designed for ages 3 to 12, the shiny indoor space is cleverly set up into various imaginative zones, from a plush mediaeval princess castle to a play gym with climbing wall. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

The quest for tickets is the first of several McGuffins in the film that, while fun, bring to life the essential truth that the core of being teenage is the shiny allure of intangible pursuits, those things that promise fame, friends and being cool. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

The base model of this shinier version of the MacBook Pro starts with the same M5 Pro chip, which comprises a 15-core CPU, a 16-core GPU, and Apple's 16-core Neural Engine coprocessor. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Now, the club has gotten a shiny (literally) new remodel ahead of its grand reopening this weekend. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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