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English to English adjective
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Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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marked by exceptional merit | | Example: had shining virtues and few faults
a shining example
source: wordnet30
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made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | | Example: bright silver candlesticks
a burnished brass knocker
she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
rows of shining glasses
shiny black patents
source: wordnet30
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reflecting light | | Example: glistening bodies of swimmers
the horse's glossy coat
lustrous auburn hair
saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
shining white enamel
source: wordnet30 noun
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the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it | | Example: the shining of shoes provided a meager living
every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing
source: wordnet30
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Emission or reflection of light. | | source: webster1913
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