English · Nature & Environment
shining
/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
[/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/]
giving out bright light
Beginneradjective
Definition
Giving out or reflecting bright light. It can also describe something excellent or admirable.
Example
The shining sun warmed the whole valley.
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'.