shining
Translation
gleaming, bright, excellent
Examples
A shining light appeared in the distance.
A shining light appeared in the distance.
She is a shining example to us all.
She is a shining example to us all.
Grammar Patterns
((shining + noun)) bright, giving out light A shining light.
((a shining example)) an excellent model to follow She is a shining example.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bright, gleaming, brilliant; Antonyms: dull, dim
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to shine'. The '-ing' suffix indicates an ongoing quality.
Memory Tips
A 'shining example' is someone who is so good they seem to glow with excellence.