Analysis Complete

shining

/ shining /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the work of making something shine by polishing it
"the shining of shoes provided a meager living"
Type of:
work
Kinds of:
shoeshine
Derived:
polish smooth smoothen shine
adjective satellite Sense 2
marked by exceptional merit
"had shining virtues and few faults"
"a shining example"
Similar:
superior
adjective satellite Sense 3
abounding with sunlight
"a bright sunny day"
"one shining norming"- John Muir"
"when it is warm and shiny"
Similar:
clear
adjective satellite Sense 4
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"
Similar:
polished
adjective satellite Sense 5
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"
Similar:
bright
Semantic Complexity
62%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
4
Total Relationships
10
Times Searched
18
Relationship Distribution

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work shoeshine superior clear polished bright