Definition of shining Shining

/ʃajˈnɪŋ/ - [shayning] - shin•ing

We found 16 definitions of shining from 4 different sources.

What does shining mean?

Noun Plural: shinings
shining - the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it; "the shining of shoes provided a meager living"; "every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing"
		polishing
		work activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
Adjective
shining - marked by exceptional merit; "had shining virtues and few faults"; "a shining example"
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"
		glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny
		bright full or promise; "had a bright future in publishing"; "the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career"; "a hopeful new singer on Broadway"
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"
		bright, burnished, lustrous, shiny
		polished perfected or made shiny and smooth; "his polished prose"; "in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes"; "freshly polished silver"

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shining (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Shine
shining (a.)
Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
shining (a.)
Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.
shining (a.)
Having the surface smooth and polished; -- said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.
shining (n.)
Emission or reflection of light.

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shining in sign language