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SHINY Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word shiny. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word shiny. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SHINY

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lustrous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

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

• brilliant

• reflecting light

glossy
adjectiveadj
noun

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

adjective satellite

• based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

• (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers

• reflecting light

• superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

brilliant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of surpassing excellence

• having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

• characterized by grandeur

• having strong or striking color

• full of light; shining intensely

• clear and sharp and ringing

dazzling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

• shining intensely

gleaming
adjectiveadj
noun

• a flash of light (especially reflected light)

• an appearance of reflected light

adjective satellite

• bright with a steady but subdued shining

glowing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

adjective satellite

• highly enthusiastic

incandescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• emitting light as a result of being heated

• characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance

luminous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• softly bright or radiant

polished
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• perfected or made shiny and smooth

adjective satellite

• showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

• (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed

• (of lumber or stone) to trim and smooth

radiant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• radiating or as if radiating light

resplendent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having great beauty and splendor

sparkling
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide

noun

• a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

adjective satellite

• shining with brilliant points of light like stars

twinkling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

adjective satellite

• shining intermittently with a sparkling light

shimmering
adjectiveadj
noun

• a weak and tremulous light

verb

• shine with a weak or fitful light

• give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk

shining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

adjective satellite

• marked by exceptional merit

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

• reflecting light

bright
adjectiveadj
adjective

• emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

• not made dim or less bright

adverb

• with brightness

adjective satellite

• having strong or striking color

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• having lots of light either natural or artificial

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

• splendid

• clear and sharp and ringing

• characterized by happiness or gladness

• likely to turn out well in the future

burnished
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

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

glazed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• fitted or covered with glass

• having a shiny surface or coating

adjective satellite

• (used of eyes) lacking liveliness

• (of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture

glistening
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• reflecting light

sheeny
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew

adjective satellite

• reflecting light

Best Hypernyms For SHINY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shiny, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
brightness brilliance gleam glimmer gloss glow luster polish radiance sheen

Alternatives for LUSTROUS

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