shiny
Translation
shiny, glossy, polished
Examples
He polished his shiny new shoes.
He polished his shiny new shoes.
The cat played with a shiny toy.
The cat played with a shiny toy.
Grammar Patterns
((shiny)) + noun describing something with a reflective surface He polished his shiny new shoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: glossy, polished, gleaming; Antonyms: dull, matte
Etymology
From 'shine' plus the suffix '-y', meaning 'having the quality of'.
Memory Tips
'Shiny' describes a surface that reflects light, like a new car or a polished apple.