shin|ing

shin|ing
shin|ing «SHY nihng», adj
1. that shines; bright. SYNONYM(S): glowing, radiant, glistening.
2. Figurative. brilliant; outstanding: »

... a man of shining talents (Benjamin Disraeli).

SYNONYM(S): distinguished, eminent.
shin´ing|ly, adverb.
shin´ing|ness, noun.

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