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shining

 

[ ˈʃaɪnɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

bright

Giving out or reflecting bright light. Something that is shining is bright and clear because light is shining on it.

Synonyms

gleaming, glowing, luminous, radiant

Examples of usage

  • The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
  • Her eyes were shining with happiness.
  • The polished silver was shining in the candlelight.
Context #2 | Noun

achievement

Impressive achievement or appearance that attracts attention because it is excellent or exciting.

Synonyms

excellent, outstanding, remarkable, superb

Examples of usage

  • His performance in the competition was a shining example of talent and dedication.
  • The team's victory was a shining moment in their history.

Translations

Translations of the word "shining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhante

🇮🇳 चमकदार

🇩🇪 leuchtend

🇮🇩 berkilau

🇺🇦 сяючий

🇵🇱 błyszczący

🇯🇵 輝く (kagayaku)

🇫🇷 brillant

🇪🇸 brillante

🇹🇷 parlak

🇰🇷 빛나는 (bitnaneun)

🇸🇦 لامع (laamiʿ)

🇨🇿 zářivý

🇸🇰 žiariaci

🇨🇳 闪亮的 (shǎnliàng de)

🇸🇮 sijoč

🇮🇸 skínandi

🇰🇿 жарқыраған

🇬🇪 კაშკაშა (kashkasha)

🇦🇿 parlaq

🇲🇽 brillante

Word origin

The word 'shining' has its origins in Old English, derived from the verb 'scīnan', meaning 'to shed light, be radiant'. Over time, 'shining' has evolved to represent brightness, excellence, and brilliance in various contexts.

See also: outshine, shine, shines, shinier, shininess.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,787 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.