English · Nature & Environment
shiny
/ˈʃaɪni/
[/ˈʃaɪni/]
reflecting light; bright and smooth
Beginneradjective
Definition
Reflecting light so that it looks bright and smooth. It often describes clean, polished, or new surfaces.
Example
The apple was red and shiny.
The apple was red and shiny.
Etymology
From 'shine' (Old English 'scīnan') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for polished, reflective surfaces and new objects.