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shininess

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shin⋅y

  [shahy-nee]
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–adjective, shin⋅i⋅er, shin⋅i⋅est.
1. bright or glossy in appearance.
2. filled with light, as by sunshine.
3. rubbed or worn to a glossy smoothness, as clothes.
Origin:
1580–90; shine 1 + -y 1

Related forms:
shin⋅i⋅ly, adverb
shin⋅i⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1, 2. brilliant, shining, glistening, gleaming.
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shin·y   (shī'nē)   
adj.   shin·i·er, shin·i·est

  1. Radiating light; bright.

  2. Bright from reflected light; glistening.

  3. Having a sheen from being rubbed or worn smooth.

shin'i·ness n.
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