Shining
Shin´ing
| a. | 1. | Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; |
| 2. | Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; | |
| 3. | Having the surface smooth and polished; - said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc. | |
| n. | 1. | Emission or reflection of light. |
| Noun | 1. |  shining - the work of making something shine by polishing it; "the shining of shoes provided a meager living"Synonyms: polishing |
| Adj. | 1. | shining - marked by exceptional merit; "had shining virtues and few faults"; "a shining example" |
| 2. | shining - made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "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" | |
| 3. | shining - abounding with sunlight; "a bright sunny day"; "one shining norming"- John Muir; "when it is warm and shiny" | |
| 4. | shining - reflecting light; "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" |