shining
noun
Key Types & categories Parts & wholes Related & opposite
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- noun
- verb
- adjective
- adverb
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Senses
Sense 1 noun
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
the shining of shoes provided a meager living
Types & categories
Related & opposite
- polish derivation
Sense 2 adjective
marked by exceptional merit
had shining virtues and few faults
Related & opposite
- superior similar to
Sense 3 adjective
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
bright silver candlesticks
Related & opposite
- radiancy derivation
- shininess derivation
- luminosity derivation
- polished similar to
Sense 4 adjective
reflecting light
glistening bodies of swimmers
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | polish |
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | work |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | shoeshine |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | superior |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | radiancy |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | shininess |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | luminosity |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | polished |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | shininess |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | polish |
| 4 | similar to | Related & opposite | bright |