shiny

C1 · Advanced Informal

adj. very good or impressive.

adj. denoting something of high quality or excellence; often used to describe a performance or a new object.

“He did a shiny job on the presentation and everyone was impressed.”

“The team delivered a shiny performance during the finals, exceeding the expectations of even their most cynical critics.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a small, bright, or attractive object that catches your eye.

n. an informal term for a bright, glittering object or a small piece of jewellery.

“The bird likes to collect shinies like foil and silver buttons.”

“The toddler was momentarily distracted from his tantrum by the collection of colourful shinies hanging from the Christmas tree.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a rare version of a card or toy that has a special bright finish.

n. a desirable and often rare version of a collectible item, such as a trading card, featuring a holographic or metallic finish.

“He was lucky enough to find a rare shiny in his first pack of cards.”

“Collectors are often willing to pay a significant premium for a shiny version of an otherwise common trading card.”