shiny
/ˈʃaɪni/
shi · ny
ˈʃaɪ · ni
English Definition
adj. bright and smooth
Significado en Español
brillante, reluciente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bóng loáng, sáng bóng
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Example Sentence
He bought a shiny new car.
他买了一辆闪亮的新车。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “shiny”:
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A
dull
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B
glossy
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C
matte
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D
drab
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B — glossy.
“shiny” means adj. bright and smooth
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She polished the scuffed old shoes until they were bright and ______.
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A
dull
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B
scratched
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C
shiny
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D
rusty
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C — shiny.
“shiny” means adj. bright and smooth
Common questions about “shiny”
What does “shiny” mean?
shiny — adj. bright and smooth. In Chinese: 光亮的，闪耀的.
How do you pronounce “shiny”?
shiny is pronounced /ˈʃaɪni/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shi · ny.
How do you use “shiny” in a sentence?
He bought a shiny new car. (他买了一辆闪亮的新车。)
What are synonyms for “shiny”?
glossy, polished, lustrous — all close in meaning to shiny (adj. bright and smooth).
Is “shiny” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shiny appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
