Definition of shining

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Shining (a.) Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor..

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Sunny :: Sunny (superl.) Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from, or resembling the sun; hence, shining; bright; brilliant; radiant..
Relucent :: Relucent (a.) Reflecting light; shining; glittering; glistening; bright; luminous; splendid.
Stud :: Stud (v. t.) To adorn with shining studs, or knobs..
Bogwood :: Bogwood (n.) The wood of trees, esp. of oaks, dug up from peat bogs. It is of a shining black or ebony color, and is largely used for making ornaments..
Brilliant :: Brilliant (p. pr.) Distinguished by qualities which excite admiration; splendid; shining; as, brilliant talents..
Lustrous :: Lustrous (a.) Bright; shining; luminous.
Spark :: Spark (n.) A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle..
Flaring :: Flaring (a.) That flares; flaming or blazing unsteadily; shining out with a dazzling light.
Camellia :: Camellia (n.) An Asiatic genus of small shrubs, often with shining leaves and showy flowers. Camellia Japonica is much cultivated for ornament, and C. Sassanqua and C. oleifera are grown in China for the oil which is pressed from their seeds. The tea plant is now referred to this genus under the name of Camellia Thea..
Glary :: Glary (a.) Of a dazzling luster; glaring; bright; shining; smooth.
Lepisma :: Lepisma (n.) A genus of wingless thysanurous insects having an elongated flattened body, covered with shining scales and terminated by seven unequal bristles. A common species (Lepisma saccharina) is found in houses, and often injures books and furniture. Called also shiner, silver witch, silver moth, and furniture bug..
Leprosy :: Leprosy (n.) A cutaneous disease which first appears as blebs or as reddish, shining, slightly prominent spots, with spreading edges. These are often followed by an eruption of dark or yellowish prominent nodules, frequently producing great deformity. In one variety of the disease, anaesthesia of the skin is a prominent symptom. In addition there may be wasting of the muscles, falling out of the hair and nails, and distortion of the hands and feet with destruction of the bones and joints. It is
Faculae :: Faculae (n. pl.) Groups of small shining spots on the surface of the sun which are brighter than the other parts of the photosphere. They are generally seen in the neighborhood of the dark spots, and are supposed to be elevated portions of the photosphere..
Shining :: Shining (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shin.
Tinsel :: Tinsel (n.) Something shining and gaudy; something superficially shining and showy, or having a false luster, and more gay than valuable..
Madro–a :: Madro–a (n.) A small evergreen tree or shrub (Arbutus Menziesii), of California, having a smooth bark, thick shining leaves, and edible red berries, which are often called madro–a apples..
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..
Incandescent :: Incandescent (a.) White, glowing, or luminous, with intense heat; as, incandescent carbon or platinum; hence, clear; shining; brilliant..
Ardent :: Ardent (a.) Having the appearance or quality of fire; fierce; glowing; shining; as, ardent eyes..
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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