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shiny

shin·y [ shnee ] (comparative shin·i·er, superlative shin·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. bright and polished: bright or highly polished, with a glossy or glistening surface

2. worn smooth and glossy: smooth and glossy on the surface through too much wear
a shiny patch on the seat of his pants

3. sunny: bright with sunlight

4. U.S. light: filled with light


shin·i·ness noun
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