SHINING
\ʃˈa͡ɪnɪŋ], \ʃˈaɪnɪŋ], \ʃ_ˈaɪ_n_ɪ_ŋ]\
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By Princeton University
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marked by exceptional merit; "had shining virtues and few faults"; "a shining example"
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emitting or radiating light; "the shining sun"; "gazed up at the shining heavens"
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reflecting an inner radiance; "with shining eyes"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
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Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.
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Emission or reflection of light.
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Having the surface smooth and polished; - said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.
By Oddity Software
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Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor.
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Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity.
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Emission or reflection of light.
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Having the surface smooth and polished; - said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc.
By Noah Webster.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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