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shining

Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

The English word “shining” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Emitting light.
  2. Reflecting light.
  3. Having a high polish or sheen.
  4. Having exceptional merit.

noun

  1. A bright emission of light; a gleam.

Etymology

By surface analysis, shine + -ing.

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