Shiny: meaning, definitions and examples
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shiny
[ ˈʃaɪni ]
appearance
giving off or reflecting a bright light; radiant; glossy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her shiny hair caught the sunlight and sparkled beautifully.
- The shiny new car gleamed in the showroom.
new
new and in excellent condition; polished.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He wore a shiny new suit to the job interview.
- The kitchen was spotless and filled with shiny appliances.
Translations
Translations of the word "shiny" in other languages:
🇵🇹 brilhante
🇮🇳 चमकदार
🇩🇪 glänzend
🇮🇩 berkilau
🇺🇦 блискучий
🇵🇱 błyszczący
🇯🇵 輝く
🇫🇷 brillant
🇪🇸 brillante
🇹🇷 parlak
🇰🇷 반짝이는
🇸🇦 لامع
🇨🇿 lesklý
🇸🇰 lesklý
🇨🇳 闪亮的
🇸🇮 sijoč
🇮🇸 glansandi
🇰🇿 жарқыраған
🇬🇪 მოწონებული
🇦🇿 parlaq
🇲🇽 brillante
Etymology
The word 'shiny' originated from the Old English word 'scīniġ', which means bright or radiant. Over time, the meaning of 'shiny' has evolved to describe not only a physical appearance but also the condition of being new and polished. In modern slang, 'shiny' is also used to refer to money, possibly stemming from the idea of wealth as a shiny or valuable commodity.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,779, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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