shining
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
KK: /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that gives off light or has a bright appearance.
Example
The stars were shining brightly in the night sky.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: shinier
Superlative: shiniest
Conversation
Look at that star shining in the sky!
It's beautiful! I love how clear it is tonight.
Yeah, a shining star always makes the night feel special.
Totally! It’s like a little reminder of the universe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gleaming
radiant
luminous
Antonyms
dull
dim
faded
verb
Definition
To give off light or to reflect light brightly.
Example
The stars are shining brightly in the night sky.
Tense Forms
Past: shone
Past Participle: shone
Conversation
Look at the stars shining so brightly tonight!
They really are beautiful, aren't they?
I love how they keep shining even when it’s cloudy.
Root Explanation
Shining → It is formed from "shine" (from Old English *scīnan*, meaning to emit light) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "shining" refers to the action of emitting light or being bright.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for emitting light — that's what shining means, the action of giving off brightness.
Visually Confused Words
unshining
shrinking
inshining
sinking
sunshining
shipowning
thinning
thinking