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shiny

 

[ ˈʃaɪni ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

giving off or reflecting a bright light; radiant; glossy.

Synonyms

bright, glossy, radiant

Examples of usage

  • Her shiny hair caught the sunlight and sparkled beautifully.
  • The shiny new car gleamed in the showroom.
Context #2 | Adjective

new

new and in excellent condition; polished.

Synonyms

new, polished, pristine

Examples of usage

  • He wore a shiny new suit to the job interview.
  • The kitchen was spotless and filled with shiny appliances.
Context #3 | Noun

slang

a slang term for money.

Synonyms

cash, dough, money

Examples of usage

  • He made a lot of shiny at his new job.
  • She's always looking to earn more shiny.

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

Word origin

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.