Shinier: meaning, definitions and examples
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shinier
[ ˈʃaɪniər ]
appearance
Having a brighter or more reflective surface; more shiny.
Synonyms
brighter, glossier, more reflective.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| shinier |
Typically used to describe an object that reflects more light compared to another. It is often used in casual conversation to convey a relative comparison.
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| brighter |
Often used to describe something emitting or reflecting more light, making it appear more illuminated. It can also refer to colors that are more vivid.
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| glossier |
Refers to an object's smooth and shiny surface, often used to describe printed material, hair, or surfaces treated to appear very smooth and reflective.
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| more reflective |
Used in more technical or precise contexts to describe the property of reflecting light, sound, or heat. It can apply to surfaces, materials, or even concepts in a metaphorical sense.
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Examples of usage
- The new car was shinier than the old one.
- Her hair looked shinier after using the new shampoo.
Translations
Translations of the word "shinier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais brilhante
🇮🇳 अधिक चमकदार
🇩🇪 glänzender
🇮🇩 lebih berkilau
🇺🇦 більш блискучий
🇵🇱 bardziej błyszczący
🇯🇵 より輝く
🇫🇷 plus brillant
🇪🇸 más brillante
🇹🇷 daha parlak
🇰🇷 더 빛나는
🇸🇦 أكثر بريقًا
🇨🇿 lesklejší
🇸🇰 lesklejší
🇨🇳 更亮的
🇸🇮 bolj sijoč
🇮🇸 bjartari
🇰🇿 жарқырағырақ
🇬🇪 უფრო კაშკაშა
🇦🇿 daha parlaq
🇲🇽 más brillante
Etymology
The word 'shinier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'shiny'. The origin of 'shiny' can be traced back to the Old English word 'scīniġ', which meant 'bright, shining'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English. The concept of shininess has always been associated with brightness and reflectiveness, making 'shinier' a useful word to describe objects or surfaces that have a more polished or reflective appearance.