shining (/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/)

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🔊 /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

Meaning

Meaning: giving out bright light

Giving out or reflecting bright light. It can also describe something excellent or admirable.

Examples

🗣 The shining sun warmed the whole valley.

Etymology

Present participle of ‘shine’, from Old English ‘scīnan’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for light and figuratively for a ‘shining example’.

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Tags: light, weather

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