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Definition of shiny

shiny

/ˈʃaɪ.ni/
shi · ny
Adverb:shinily
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• adjective

1

Reflecting light, typically because of a smooth, clean, or polished surface.

Example

"The jeweler polished the silver ring until its surface was bright and shiny."

2

Appealingly new, modern, or superficially attractive, sometimes implying a lack of deeper substance.

Example

"Consumers are often distracted by shiny new gadgets rather than focusing on long-term durability."

3

Worn smooth and glossy through prolonged friction or frequent use (especially of fabric or clothing).

Example

"His old wool suit had grown threadbare at the cuffs and shiny at the elbows."

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• Rhymes for shiny

• Nearby Words

shining
shinny
shinsplints
shiny
ship
shipboard
shipbuilder

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed in English from the verb or noun 'shine' (from Old English 'scīnan', meaning 'to shed light' or 'be radiant') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shiny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shiny
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