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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The texture buffs without scratching, creating a shiny, streak-free surface.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Crafted in a shiny fabric, the dress incorporated muted tones of pink, green and silver, evocative of the pastel color palette often associated with the Netflix series.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Baggy jeans and shiny boots give a peek into all the chicness that lies beneath.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
And scratching the lead line will turn up a shiny silver surface.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Crafted in a shiny fabric, the dress incorporated muted tones of pink, green and silver, evocative of the pastel color palette often associated with the Netflix series.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Baggy jeans and shiny boots give a peek into all the chicness that lies beneath.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
And scratching the lead line will turn up a shiny silver surface.
—Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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 26 Feb. 2026.
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