shining
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.giving off or reflecting a lot of light.
adj.emitting or reflecting light; characterized by brightness or radiance.
Simple“The shining sun made the water look like silver.”
In context“The shining surface of the lake reflected the surrounding mountains with such clarity that the horizon line became almost indistinguishable.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.being a very good or perfect example of something.
adj.distinguished by high merit or excellence; serving as an exemplary model.
Simple“She is a shining example of how hard work leads to success.”
In context“The project stands as a shining achievement in urban planning, demonstrating how green spaces can be integrated into dense city environments.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a bright light that comes from something.
n.the quality or state of emitting light; a steady glow or radiance.
Simple“The shining of the moon guided them through the dark forest.”
In context“The sudden shining of a distant beacon provided the only point of reference in the otherwise impenetrable coastal fog.”
By surface analysis, shine + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.