shining
Translation
shining, gleaming, brilliant
Examples
The shining sun warmed the beach.
The shining sun warmed the beach.
She is a shining example of a good student.
She is a shining example of a good student.
Grammar Patterns
((shining)) + noun describing something that is shining The shining sun warmed the beach.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bright, gleaming, radiant; Antonyms: dull, dark
Etymology
From Old English 'scīnan' (to shine). The '-ing' suffix forms the present participle, used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'shining star' - something that stands out brightly.