shinier; shiniest
1
: having a smooth glossy surface
shiny new shoes
2
a
: bright with the rays of the sun : sunshiny
b
: filled with light
3
: rubbed or worn smooth
4
: lustrous with natural secretions
a shiny nose
shininess
noun
Examples of shiny in a Sentence
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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As the day went on, the foundation settled into a softer, velvety finish that looked smooth and natural without crossing into shiny territory.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
Simple decorations like shiny mirrors and sophisticated dining chairs can also have a big impact on your space.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Stick to a consistent cleaning routine for a shiny surface.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
In those early weeks, everything feels shiny and full of possibility.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
Simple decorations like shiny mirrors and sophisticated dining chairs can also have a big impact on your space.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Stick to a consistent cleaning routine for a shiny surface.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
In those early weeks, everything feels shiny and full of possibility.
—Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shiny
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shiny. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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