Shiny

/ˈʃaɪni/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface that shines.

The shiny new car caught everyone’s attention as it drove by.

Bright and lustrous in appearance; glowing.

She wore a shiny dress that sparkled under the party lights.

Appearing bright or vibrant; striking.

The shiny apples stood out among the dull, bruised fruit.

Having a polished or glazed surface; appearing sleek.

He admired the shiny tiles on the kitchen floor after the cleaning.

From the Old English 'scēonian', meaning 'to shine'.

shiny object syndrome

A tendency to be distracted by things that look attractive or appealing.

shiny new toy

Something new and exciting that one is enthusiastic about.

gloss

A shiny luster on a surface.

shine

To emit light or reflect it; to be radiant.

Exciting or attractive, particularly in reference to new technology.

That new smartphone is so shiny!

To show off or boast about something appealing.

He's shining about his promotion at work.