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shiny
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shiny
(adjective)
shiny
/
ˈ
ʃaɪni/
adjective
shinier
;
shiniest
shiny
/
ˈ
ʃaɪni/
adjective
shinier
;
shiniest
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHINY
[
also more shiny; most shiny
]
:
having a smooth, shining, bright appearance
shiny
black shoes
a
shiny
new car
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— shininess
noun
[
noncount
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