shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē 

shinier; shiniest

1

: having a smooth glossy surface

shiny new shoes

2

a

: bright with the rays of the sun : sunshiny

b

: filled with light

3

: rubbed or worn smooth

4

: lustrous with natural secretions

a shiny nose

shininess noun

Synonyms

• beaming
• bedazzling
• bright
• brilliant
• candescent
• clear
• dazzling
• effulgent
• fulgent
• glowing
• incandescent
• lambent
• lucent
• lucid
• luminous
• lustrous
• radiant
• refulgent
• sheeny
• shining
• splendid

Examples of shiny in a Sentence

we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls

Recent Examples on the Web

From lightweight leave-ins to deep conditioners, the right products can get past those stubborn cuticles, leaving your curls soft, shiny, and nourished. —Daisy Maldonado, Allure, 18 Feb. 2025

Add the rice and stir, cooking until the rice becomes shiny, about 2 minutes. —Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025

This old-school mall, with its shiny floors and overly bright fluorescent lighting, often feels sad itself. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025

But, in addition to that special dinner, bottle of wine, or shiny object, how about jetting to a romantic destination? Airlines, hotels and destinations are offering special packages for twosomes to luxuriate in couple time. —Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

shiny

adjective

ˈshī-nē 

shinier; shiniest

: having a smooth glossy surface

a shiny new car