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shining

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

shin · ing ˈʃaɪn · ɪŋ

English Definition

adj. giving off light

中文释义

发光的，闪亮的

Significado en Español

brillante

한국어 뜻

빛나는

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sáng chói, lấp lánh

Example Sentence

Her shining eyes showed her excitement.

她闪亮的眼睛显露出她的兴奋。

Synonyms

gleaming glowing radiant

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “shining”:

A radiant
B dim
C dull
D murky

Show answer

A — radiant. “shining” means adj. giving off light

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ silver coins glittered brightly in the warm afternoon sunlight.

A dull
B shining
C dim
D faded

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B — shining. “shining” means adj. giving off light

Common questions about “shining”

What does “shining” mean?

shining — adj. giving off light. In Chinese: 发光的，闪亮的.

How do you pronounce “shining”?

shining is pronounced /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shin · ing.

How do you use “shining” in a sentence?

Her shining eyes showed her excitement. (她闪亮的眼睛显露出她的兴奋。)

What are synonyms for “shining”?

gleaming, glowing, radiant — all close in meaning to shining (adj. giving off light).

Is “shining” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. shining appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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78% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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shining

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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