Definition of shining

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Shining (a.) Having the surface smooth and polished; -- said of leaves, the surfaces of shells, etc..

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Reflection :: Reflection (n.) Shining; brightness, as of the sun..
Spark :: Spark (n.) A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle..
Liriodendron :: Liriodendron (n.) A genus of large and very beautiful trees of North America, having smooth, shining leaves, and handsome, tuliplike flowers; tulip tree; whitewood; -- called also canoewood. Liriodendron tulipifera is the only extant species, but there were several others in the Cretaceous epoch..
Shining :: Shining (n.) Emission or reflection of light.
Shining :: Shining (a.) Splendid; illustrious; brilliant; distinguished; conspicious; as, a shining example of charity..
Argent :: Argent (a.) Made of silver; of a silvery color; white; shining.
Lamping :: Lamping (a.) Shining; brilliant.
Ardent :: Ardent (a.) Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes..
Brilliant :: Brilliant (p. pr.) Distinguished by qualities which excite admiration; splendid; shining; as, brilliant talents..
Anthraquinone :: Anthraquinone (n.) A hydrocarbon, C6H4.C2O2.C6H4, subliming in shining yellow needles. It is obtained by oxidation of anthracene..
Ashine :: Ashine (a.) Shining; radiant.
Refulgent :: Refulgent (a.) Casting a bright light; radiant; brilliant; resplendent; shining; splendid; as, refulgent beams..
Circumfulgent :: Circumfulgent (a.) Shining around or about.
Nitid :: Nitid (a.) Bright; lustrous; shining.
Gloss :: Gloss (v. t.) To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth..
Lustrous :: Lustrous (a.) Bright; shining; luminous.
Anethol :: Anethol (n.) A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc., in the form of soft shining scales; -- called also anise camphor..
Splendent :: Splendent (a.) Shining; glossy; beaming with light; lustrous; as, splendent planets; splendent metals. See the Note under 3d Luster, 4..
Overshine :: Overshine (v. t.) To excel in shining; to outshine.
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
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