shining

adjective

  1. 1

    reflecting light

    glistening bodies of swimmers

    the horse's glossy coat

  2. 2

    made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    bright silver candlesticks

    a burnished brass knocker

  3. 3

    marked by exceptional merit

    had shining virtues and few faults

    a shining example

noun

  1. 1

    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

Synonyms

Also useful for “shining”:Unscrambler