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shining
noun(shin-ing)the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
Synonyms: polishing,
Examples:
The shining of shoes provided a meager living.
shining
adjective(shin-ing)reflecting light
Examples:
Shining white enamel.
shining
adjective(shin-ing)made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
Examples:
Rows of shining glasses.
shining
adjective(shin-ing)marked by exceptional merit
Examples:
Had shining virtues and few faults.
A shining example.
A shining example.